Finding the Third Proportional to 368,262 and 806,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,262 and 806,814 is: 1,767,624.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,262 : 806,814 = 806,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,262/806,814 = 806,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,262x = 806,814 × 806,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,262x = 650,948,830,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 650,948,830,596/368,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,767,624.22
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