Finding the Third Proportional to 370,670 and 803,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,670 and 803,548 is: 1,741,952.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,670 : 803,548 = 803,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,670/803,548 = 803,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,670x = 803,548 × 803,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,670x = 645,689,388,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 645,689,388,304/370,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,741,952.11
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