Finding the Third Proportional to 373,968 and 822,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,968 and 822,726 is: 1,809,989.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,968 : 822,726 = 822,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,968/822,726 = 822,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,968x = 822,726 × 822,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,968x = 676,878,071,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 676,878,071,076/373,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,809,989.28
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