Finding the Third Proportional to 370,736 and 809,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,736 and 809,432 is: 1,767,241.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,736 : 809,432 = 809,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,736/809,432 = 809,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,736x = 809,432 × 809,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,736x = 655,180,162,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 655,180,162,624/370,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,767,241.82
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