Finding the Third Proportional to 370,674 and 809,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,674 and 809,317 is: 1,767,035.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,674 : 809,317 = 809,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,674/809,317 = 809,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,674x = 809,317 × 809,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,674x = 654,994,006,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 654,994,006,489/370,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,767,035.20
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