Finding the Third Proportional to 374,467 and 818,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,467 and 818,996 is: 1,791,224.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,467 : 818,996 = 818,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,467/818,996 = 818,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,467x = 818,996 × 818,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,467x = 670,754,448,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 670,754,448,016/374,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,791,224.46
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