Finding the Third Proportional to 374,318 and 811,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,318 and 811,693 is: 1,760,122.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,318 : 811,693 = 811,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,318/811,693 = 811,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,318x = 811,693 × 811,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,318x = 658,845,526,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 658,845,526,249/374,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,760,122.48
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