Finding the Third Proportional to 372,367 and 803,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,367 and 803,767 is: 1,734,958.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,367 : 803,767 = 803,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,367/803,767 = 803,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,367x = 803,767 × 803,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,367x = 646,041,390,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 646,041,390,289/372,367 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,734,958.76
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