Finding the Third Proportional to 371,894 and 812,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,894 and 812,908 is: 1,776,902.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,894 : 812,908 = 812,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,894/812,908 = 812,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,894x = 812,908 × 812,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,894x = 660,819,416,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 660,819,416,464/371,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,776,902.60
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