Finding the Third Proportional to 376,985 and 821,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,985 and 821,713 is: 1,791,085.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,985 : 821,713 = 821,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,985/821,713 = 821,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,985x = 821,713 × 821,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,985x = 675,212,254,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 675,212,254,369/376,985 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,791,085.20
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