Finding the Third Proportional to 375,936 and 826,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,936 and 826,644 is: 1,817,703.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,936 : 826,644 = 826,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,936/826,644 = 826,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,936x = 826,644 × 826,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,936x = 683,340,302,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 683,340,302,736/375,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,817,703.82
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