Finding the Third Proportional to 375,234 and 816,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,234 and 816,558 is: 1,776,936.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,234 : 816,558 = 816,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,234/816,558 = 816,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,234x = 816,558 × 816,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,234x = 666,766,967,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 666,766,967,364/375,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,776,936.44
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