Finding the Third Proportional to 366,875 and 801,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,875 and 801,001 is: 1,748,831.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,875 : 801,001 = 801,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,875/801,001 = 801,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,875x = 801,001 × 801,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,875x = 641,602,602,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 641,602,602,001/366,875 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,748,831.62
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