Finding the Third Proportional to 377,183 and 813,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,183 and 813,415 is: 1,754,172.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,183 : 813,415 = 813,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,183/813,415 = 813,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,183x = 813,415 × 813,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,183x = 661,643,962,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 661,643,962,225/377,183 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,754,172.28
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