Finding the Third Proportional to 370,600 and 808,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,600 and 808,112 is: 1,762,128.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,600 : 808,112 = 808,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,600/808,112 = 808,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,600x = 808,112 × 808,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,600x = 653,045,004,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 653,045,004,544/370,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,762,128.99
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