Finding the Third Proportional to 379,690 and 835,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,690 and 835,172 is: 1,837,057.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,690 : 835,172 = 835,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,690/835,172 = 835,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,690x = 835,172 × 835,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,690x = 697,512,269,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 697,512,269,584/379,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,837,057.26
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