Finding the Third Proportional to 375,008 and 821,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,008 and 821,240 is: 1,798,455.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,008 : 821,240 = 821,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,008/821,240 = 821,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,008x = 821,240 × 821,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,008x = 674,435,137,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 674,435,137,600/375,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,798,455.33
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