Finding the Third Proportional to 378,592 and 809,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,592 and 809,710 is: 1,731,759.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,592 : 809,710 = 809,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,592/809,710 = 809,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,592x = 809,710 × 809,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,592x = 655,630,284,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 655,630,284,100/378,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,731,759.48
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