Finding the Third Proportional to 378,654 and 810,509.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,654 and 810,509.75 is: 1,734,897.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,654 : 810,509.75 = 810,509.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,654/810,509.75 = 810,509.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,654x = 810,509.75 × 810,509.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,654x = 656,926,054,845.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 656,926,054,845.06/378,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,734,897.97
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