Finding the Third Proportional to 371,592 and 817,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,592 and 817,177 is: 1,797,073.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,592 : 817,177 = 817,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,592/817,177 = 817,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,592x = 817,177 × 817,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,592x = 667,778,249,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 667,778,249,329/371,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,797,073.80
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