Finding the Third Proportional to 374,551 and 825,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,551 and 825,451 is: 1,819,163.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,551 : 825,451 = 825,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,551/825,451 = 825,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,551x = 825,451 × 825,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,551x = 681,369,353,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 681,369,353,401/374,551 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,819,163.09
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