Finding the Third Proportional to 375,960 and 820,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,960 and 820,518 is: 1,790,748.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,960 : 820,518 = 820,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,960/820,518 = 820,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,960x = 820,518 × 820,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,960x = 673,249,788,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 673,249,788,324/375,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,790,748.45
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