Finding the Third Proportional to 370,685 and 807,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,685 and 807,898 is: 1,760,791.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,685 : 807,898 = 807,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,685/807,898 = 807,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,685x = 807,898 × 807,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,685x = 652,699,178,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 652,699,178,404/370,685 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,760,791.99
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