Finding the Third Proportional to 370,770 and 813,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,770 and 813,729 is: 1,785,891.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,770 : 813,729 = 813,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,770/813,729 = 813,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,770x = 813,729 × 813,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,770x = 662,154,885,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 662,154,885,441/370,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,785,891.21
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