Finding the Third Proportional to 378,354 and 802,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,354 and 802,830 is: 1,703,526.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,354 : 802,830 = 802,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,354/802,830 = 802,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,354x = 802,830 × 802,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,354x = 644,536,008,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 644,536,008,900/378,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,703,526.35
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