Finding the Third Proportional to 370,740 and 809,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,740 and 809,440 is: 1,767,257.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,740 : 809,440 = 809,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,740/809,440 = 809,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,740x = 809,440 × 809,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,740x = 655,193,113,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 655,193,113,600/370,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,767,257.68
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