Finding the Third Proportional to 368,350 and 802,289
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,350 and 802,289 is: 1,747,434.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,350 : 802,289 = 802,289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,350/802,289 = 802,289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,350x = 802,289 × 802,289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,350x = 643,667,639,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 643,667,639,521/368,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,747,434.88
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