Finding the Third Proportional to 375,932 and 814,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,932 and 814,189 is: 1,763,360.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,932 : 814,189 = 814,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,932/814,189 = 814,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,932x = 814,189 × 814,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,932x = 662,903,727,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 662,903,727,721/375,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,763,360.73
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