Finding the Third Proportional to 373,976 and 811,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,976 and 811,360 is: 1,760,286.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,976 : 811,360 = 811,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,976/811,360 = 811,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,976x = 811,360 × 811,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,976x = 658,305,049,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 658,305,049,600/373,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,760,286.89
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