Finding the Third Proportional to 376,278 and 823,959
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,278 and 823,959 is: 1,804,273.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,278 : 823,959 = 823,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,278/823,959 = 823,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,278x = 823,959 × 823,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,278x = 678,908,433,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 678,908,433,681/376,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,804,273.53
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