Finding the Third Proportional to 379,996 and 813,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,996 and 813,086 is: 1,739,778.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,996 : 813,086 = 813,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,996/813,086 = 813,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,996x = 813,086 × 813,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,996x = 661,108,843,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 661,108,843,396/379,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,739,778.43
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