Finding the Third Proportional to 377,423 and 824,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,423 and 824,830 is: 1,802,604.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,423 : 824,830 = 824,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,423/824,830 = 824,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,423x = 824,830 × 824,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,423x = 680,344,528,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 680,344,528,900/377,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,802,604.85
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