Finding the Third Proportional to 370,722 and 809,403
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,722 and 809,403 is: 1,767,181.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,722 : 809,403 = 809,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,722/809,403 = 809,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,722x = 809,403 × 809,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,722x = 655,133,216,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 655,133,216,409/370,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,767,181.92
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