Finding the Third Proportional to 375,092 and 884,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,092 and 884,897 is: 2,087,601.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,092 : 884,897 = 884,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,092/884,897 = 884,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,092x = 884,897 × 884,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,092x = 783,042,700,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 783,042,700,609/375,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,087,601.71
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