Finding the Third Proportional to 377,639 and 821,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,639 and 821,684 is: 1,787,857.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,639 : 821,684 = 821,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,639/821,684 = 821,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,639x = 821,684 × 821,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,639x = 675,164,595,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 675,164,595,856/377,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,787,857.18
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