Finding the Third Proportional to 372,621.75 and 808,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,621.75 and 808,256 is: 1,753,192.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,621.75 : 808,256 = 808,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,621.75/808,256 = 808,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,621.75x = 808,256 × 808,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,621.75x = 653,277,761,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 653,277,761,536/372,621.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,753,192.78
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