Finding the Third Proportional to 373,984 and 816,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,984 and 816,512 is: 1,782,674.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,984 : 816,512 = 816,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,984/816,512 = 816,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,984x = 816,512 × 816,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,984x = 666,691,846,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 666,691,846,144/373,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,782,674.78
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