Finding the Third Proportional to 374,230 and 816,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,230 and 816,176 is: 1,780,037.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,230 : 816,176 = 816,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,230/816,176 = 816,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,230x = 816,176 × 816,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,230x = 666,143,262,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 666,143,262,976/374,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,780,037.04
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