Finding the Third Proportional to 365,550 and 801,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,550 and 801,717 is: 1,758,309.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,550 : 801,717 = 801,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,550/801,717 = 801,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,550x = 801,717 × 801,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,550x = 642,750,148,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 642,750,148,089/365,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,758,309.80
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