Finding the Third Proportional to 368,772 and 804,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,772 and 804,288 is: 1,754,143.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,772 : 804,288 = 804,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,772/804,288 = 804,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,772x = 804,288 × 804,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,772x = 646,879,186,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 646,879,186,944/368,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,754,143.99
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