Finding the Third Proportional to 365,880 and 801,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,880 and 801,720 is: 1,756,737.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,880 : 801,720 = 801,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,880/801,720 = 801,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,880x = 801,720 × 801,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,880x = 642,754,958,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 642,754,958,400/365,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,756,737.07
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