Finding the Third Proportional to 377,969 and 822,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,969 and 822,368 is: 1,789,271.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,969 : 822,368 = 822,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,969/822,368 = 822,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,969x = 822,368 × 822,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,969x = 676,289,127,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 676,289,127,424/377,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,789,271.41
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