Finding the Third Proportional to 369,142 and 804,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,142 and 804,984 is: 1,755,419.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,142 : 804,984 = 804,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,142/804,984 = 804,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,142x = 804,984 × 804,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,142x = 647,999,240,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,999,240,256/369,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,755,419.97
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