Finding the Third Proportional to 370,671 and 813,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,671 and 813,513 is: 1,785,419.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,671 : 813,513 = 813,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,671/813,513 = 813,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,671x = 813,513 × 813,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,671x = 661,803,401,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 661,803,401,169/370,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,785,419.96
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