Finding the Third Proportional to 376,974 and 820,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,974 and 820,530 is: 1,785,983.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,974 : 820,530 = 820,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,974/820,530 = 820,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,974x = 820,530 × 820,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,974x = 673,269,480,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 673,269,480,900/376,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,785,983.86
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