Finding the Third Proportional to 372,620.63 and 808,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,620.63 and 808,254 is: 1,753,189.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,620.63 : 808,254 = 808,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,620.63/808,254 = 808,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,620.63x = 808,254 × 808,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,620.63x = 653,274,528,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 653,274,528,516/372,620.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,753,189.40
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