Finding the Third Proportional to 368,553 and 803,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,553 and 803,808 is: 1,753,091.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,553 : 803,808 = 803,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,553/803,808 = 803,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,553x = 803,808 × 803,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,553x = 646,107,300,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 646,107,300,864/368,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,753,091.96
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