Finding the Third Proportional to 372,366 and 803,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,366 and 803,763 is: 1,734,946.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,366 : 803,763 = 803,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,366/803,763 = 803,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,366x = 803,763 × 803,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,366x = 646,034,960,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 646,034,960,169/372,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,734,946.16
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