Finding the Third Proportional to 373,938 and 810,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,938 and 810,972 is: 1,758,782.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,938 : 810,972 = 810,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,938/810,972 = 810,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,938x = 810,972 × 810,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,938x = 657,675,584,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 657,675,584,784/373,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,758,782.43
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