Finding the Third Proportional to 377,922 and 829,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,922 and 829,564 is: 1,820,948.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,922 : 829,564 = 829,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,922/829,564 = 829,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,922x = 829,564 × 829,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,922x = 688,176,430,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,176,430,096/377,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,820,948.32
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