Finding the Third Proportional to 377,920 and 829,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,920 and 829,560 is: 1,820,940.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,920 : 829,560 = 829,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,920/829,560 = 829,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,920x = 829,560 × 829,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,920x = 688,169,793,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,169,793,600/377,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,820,940.39
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