Finding the Third Proportional to 367,003 and 808,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,003 and 808,509 is: 1,781,148.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,003 : 808,509 = 808,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,003/808,509 = 808,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,003x = 808,509 × 808,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,003x = 653,686,803,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 653,686,803,081/367,003 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,781,148.39
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