Finding the Third Proportional to 370,026 and 808,531.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,026 and 808,531.88 is: 1,766,696.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,026 : 808,531.88 = 808,531.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,026/808,531.88 = 808,531.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,026x = 808,531.88 × 808,531.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,026x = 653,723,792,891.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 653,723,792,891.02/370,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,766,696.92
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