Finding the Third Proportional to 370,683 and 813,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,683 and 813,540 is: 1,785,480.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,683 : 813,540 = 813,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,683/813,540 = 813,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,683x = 813,540 × 813,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,683x = 661,847,331,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 661,847,331,600/370,683 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,785,480.67
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