Finding the Third Proportional to 372,644 and 808,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,644 and 808,312 is: 1,753,331.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,644 : 808,312 = 808,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,644/808,312 = 808,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,644x = 808,312 × 808,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,644x = 653,368,289,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 653,368,289,344/372,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,753,331.03
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