Finding the Third Proportional to 379,248 and 814,779
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,248 and 814,779 is: 1,750,476.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,248 : 814,779 = 814,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,248/814,779 = 814,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,248x = 814,779 × 814,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,248x = 663,864,818,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 663,864,818,841/379,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,750,476.78
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