Finding the Third Proportional to 376,396 and 811,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,396 and 811,894 is: 1,751,272.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,396 : 811,894 = 811,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,396/811,894 = 811,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,396x = 811,894 × 811,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,396x = 659,171,867,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 659,171,867,236/376,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,751,272.24
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