Finding the Third Proportional to 376,323 and 813,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,323 and 813,987 is: 1,760,654.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,323 : 813,987 = 813,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,323/813,987 = 813,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,323x = 813,987 × 813,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,323x = 662,574,836,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 662,574,836,169/376,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,760,654.64
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