Finding the Third Proportional to 368,294 and 806,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,294 and 806,854 is: 1,767,645.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,294 : 806,854 = 806,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,294/806,854 = 806,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,294x = 806,854 × 806,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,294x = 651,013,377,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 651,013,377,316/368,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,767,645.90
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