Finding the Third Proportional to 376,460 and 827,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,460 and 827,560 is: 1,819,198.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,460 : 827,560 = 827,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,460/827,560 = 827,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,460x = 827,560 × 827,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,460x = 684,855,553,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 684,855,553,600/376,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,819,198.73
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