Finding the Third Proportional to 377,914 and 829,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,914 and 829,547 is: 1,820,912.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,914 : 829,547 = 829,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,914/829,547 = 829,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,914x = 829,547 × 829,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,914x = 688,148,225,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,148,225,209/377,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,820,912.23
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