Finding the Third Proportional to 379,062 and 817,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,062 and 817,170 is: 1,761,629.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,062 : 817,170 = 817,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,062/817,170 = 817,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,062x = 817,170 × 817,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,062x = 667,766,808,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 667,766,808,900/379,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,761,629.52
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