Finding the Third Proportional to 378,694 and 816,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,694 and 816,437 is: 1,760,179.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,694 : 816,437 = 816,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,694/816,437 = 816,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,694x = 816,437 × 816,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,694x = 666,569,374,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 666,569,374,969/378,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,760,179.39
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