Finding the Third Proportional to 377,519 and 821,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,519 and 821,350 is: 1,786,971.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,519 : 821,350 = 821,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,519/821,350 = 821,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,519x = 821,350 × 821,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,519x = 674,615,822,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 674,615,822,500/377,519 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,786,971.84
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