Finding the Third Proportional to 374,868 and 826,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,868 and 826,536 is: 1,822,406.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,868 : 826,536 = 826,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,868/826,536 = 826,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,868x = 826,536 × 826,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,868x = 683,161,759,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 683,161,759,296/374,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,822,406.18
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