Finding the Third Proportional to 368,430 and 807,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,430 and 807,000 is: 1,767,632.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,430 : 807,000 = 807,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,430/807,000 = 807,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,430x = 807,000 × 807,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,430x = 651,249,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 651,249,000,000/368,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,767,632.93
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