Finding the Third Proportional to 379,371 and 793,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,371 and 793,815 is: 1,661,018.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,371 : 793,815 = 793,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,371/793,815 = 793,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,371x = 793,815 × 793,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,371x = 630,142,254,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 630,142,254,225/379,371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,661,018.51
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