Finding the Third Proportional to 372,534 and 804,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,534 and 804,588 is: 1,737,725.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,534 : 804,588 = 804,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,534/804,588 = 804,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,534x = 804,588 × 804,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,534x = 647,361,849,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,361,849,744/372,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,737,725.55
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