Finding the Third Proportional to 376,689 and 813,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,689 and 813,129 is: 1,755,237.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,689 : 813,129 = 813,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,689/813,129 = 813,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,689x = 813,129 × 813,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,689x = 661,178,770,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 661,178,770,641/376,689 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,755,237.80
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