Finding the Third Proportional to 374,316 and 811,689
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,316 and 811,689 is: 1,760,114.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,316 : 811,689 = 811,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,316/811,689 = 811,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,316x = 811,689 × 811,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,316x = 658,839,032,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 658,839,032,721/374,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,760,114.54
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