Finding the Third Proportional to 377,592 and 820,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,592 and 820,923 is: 1,784,769.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,592 : 820,923 = 820,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,592/820,923 = 820,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,592x = 820,923 × 820,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,592x = 673,914,571,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 673,914,571,929/377,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,784,769.20
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