Finding the Third Proportional to 376,716 and 827,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,716 and 827,790 is: 1,818,973.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,716 : 827,790 = 827,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,716/827,790 = 827,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,716x = 827,790 × 827,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,716x = 685,236,284,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 685,236,284,100/376,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,818,973.14
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