Finding the Third Proportional to 372,514 and 804,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,514 and 804,566 is: 1,737,723.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,514 : 804,566 = 804,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,514/804,566 = 804,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,514x = 804,566 × 804,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,514x = 647,326,448,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,326,448,356/372,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,737,723.81
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