Finding the Third Proportional to 373,940 and 810,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,940 and 810,976 is: 1,758,790.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,940 : 810,976 = 810,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,940/810,976 = 810,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,940x = 810,976 × 810,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,940x = 657,682,072,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 657,682,072,576/373,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,758,790.37
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