Finding the Third Proportional to 372,622 and 804,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,622 and 804,263 is: 1,735,911.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,622 : 804,263 = 804,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,622/804,263 = 804,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,622x = 804,263 × 804,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,622x = 646,838,973,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 646,838,973,169/372,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,735,911.92
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