Finding the Third Proportional to 379,020 and 829,254.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,020 and 829,254.50 is: 1,814,318.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,020 : 829,254.50 = 829,254.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,020/829,254.50 = 829,254.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,020x = 829,254.50 × 829,254.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,020x = 687,663,025,770.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 687,663,025,770.25/379,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,814,318.57
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