Finding the Third Proportional to 375,860 and 819,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,860 and 819,558 is: 1,787,035.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,860 : 819,558 = 819,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,860/819,558 = 819,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,860x = 819,558 × 819,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,860x = 671,675,315,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 671,675,315,364/375,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,787,035.91
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