Finding the Third Proportional to 371,514 and 814,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,514 and 814,224 is: 1,784,483.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,514 : 814,224 = 814,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,514/814,224 = 814,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,514x = 814,224 × 814,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,514x = 662,960,722,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 662,960,722,176/371,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,784,483.82
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