Finding the Third Proportional to 371,432 and 801,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,432 and 801,976 is: 1,731,583.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,432 : 801,976 = 801,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,432/801,976 = 801,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,432x = 801,976 × 801,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,432x = 643,165,504,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 643,165,504,576/371,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,731,583.45
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