Finding the Third Proportional to 366,840 and 804,986
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,840 and 804,986 is: 1,766,444.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,840 : 804,986 = 804,986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,840/804,986 = 804,986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,840x = 804,986 × 804,986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,840x = 648,002,460,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 648,002,460,196/366,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,766,444.39
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