Finding the Third Proportional to 372,532 and 804,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,532 and 804,593 is: 1,737,756.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,532 : 804,593 = 804,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,532/804,593 = 804,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,532x = 804,593 × 804,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,532x = 647,369,895,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,369,895,649/372,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,737,756.48
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