Finding the Third Proportional to 371,877 and 813,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,877 and 813,819 is: 1,780,968.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,877 : 813,819 = 813,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,877/813,819 = 813,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,877x = 813,819 × 813,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,877x = 662,301,364,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 662,301,364,761/371,877 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,780,968.88
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