Finding the Third Proportional to 371,181 and 813,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,181 and 813,303 is: 1,782,046.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,181 : 813,303 = 813,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,181/813,303 = 813,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,181x = 813,303 × 813,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,181x = 661,461,769,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 661,461,769,809/371,181 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,782,046.41
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