Finding the Third Proportional to 375,540 and 835,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,540 and 835,041 is: 1,856,775.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,540 : 835,041 = 835,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,540/835,041 = 835,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,540x = 835,041 × 835,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,540x = 697,293,471,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 697,293,471,681/375,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,856,775.50
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