Finding the Third Proportional to 379,851 and 810,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,851 and 810,543 is: 1,729,572.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,851 : 810,543 = 810,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,851/810,543 = 810,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,851x = 810,543 × 810,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,851x = 656,979,954,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 656,979,954,849/379,851 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,729,572.79
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