Finding the Third Proportional to 379,752 and 896,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,752 and 896,443 is: 2,116,144.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,752 : 896,443 = 896,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,752/896,443 = 896,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,752x = 896,443 × 896,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,752x = 803,610,052,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 803,610,052,249/379,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,116,144.36
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