Finding the Third Proportional to 370,728 and 809,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,728 and 809,415 is: 1,767,205.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,728 : 809,415 = 809,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,728/809,415 = 809,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,728x = 809,415 × 809,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,728x = 655,152,642,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 655,152,642,225/370,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,767,205.72
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