Finding the Third Proportional to 376,941 and 820,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,941 and 820,364 is: 1,785,417.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,941 : 820,364 = 820,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,941/820,364 = 820,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,941x = 820,364 × 820,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,941x = 672,997,092,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 672,997,092,496/376,941 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,785,417.59
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