Finding the Third Proportional to 376,002 and 811,937.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,002 and 811,937.25 is: 1,753,294.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,002 : 811,937.25 = 811,937.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,002/811,937.25 = 811,937.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,002x = 811,937.25 × 811,937.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,002x = 659,242,097,937.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 659,242,097,937.56/376,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,753,294.13
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