Finding the Third Proportional to 372,237 and 815,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,237 and 815,360 is: 1,785,990.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,237 : 815,360 = 815,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,237/815,360 = 815,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,237x = 815,360 × 815,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,237x = 664,811,929,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 664,811,929,600/372,237 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,785,990.99
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