Finding the Third Proportional to 372,933 and 816,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,933 and 816,399 is: 1,787,203.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,933 : 816,399 = 816,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,933/816,399 = 816,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,933x = 816,399 × 816,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,933x = 666,507,327,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 666,507,327,201/372,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,787,203.94
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