Finding the Third Proportional to 376,720 and 826,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,720 and 826,600 is: 1,813,727.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,720 : 826,600 = 826,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,720/826,600 = 826,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,720x = 826,600 × 826,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,720x = 683,267,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 683,267,560,000/376,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,813,727.86
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