Finding the Third Proportional to 380,995 and 814,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,995 and 814,477 is: 1,741,158.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,995 : 814,477 = 814,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,995/814,477 = 814,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,995x = 814,477 × 814,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,995x = 663,372,783,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 663,372,783,529/380,995 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,741,158.76
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