Finding the Third Proportional to 376,918 and 821,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,918 and 821,610 is: 1,790,954.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,918 : 821,610 = 821,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,918/821,610 = 821,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,918x = 821,610 × 821,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,918x = 675,042,992,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 675,042,992,100/376,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,790,954.51
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