Finding the Third Proportional to 378,816 and 841,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,816 and 841,714 is: 1,870,254.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,816 : 841,714 = 841,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,816/841,714 = 841,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,816x = 841,714 × 841,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,816x = 708,482,457,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 708,482,457,796/378,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,870,254.84
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