Finding the Third Proportional to 361,421 and 803,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,421 and 803,626 is: 1,786,876.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,421 : 803,626 = 803,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,421/803,626 = 803,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,421x = 803,626 × 803,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,421x = 645,814,747,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 645,814,747,876/361,421 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,786,876.66
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