Finding the Third Proportional to 370,469 and 809,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,469 and 809,437 is: 1,768,537.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,469 : 809,437 = 809,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,469/809,437 = 809,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,469x = 809,437 × 809,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,469x = 655,188,256,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 655,188,256,969/370,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,768,537.33
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