Finding the Third Proportional to 377,918 and 829,555
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,918 and 829,555 is: 1,820,928.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,918 : 829,555 = 829,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,918/829,555 = 829,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,918x = 829,555 × 829,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,918x = 688,161,498,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,161,498,025/377,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,820,928.08
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