Finding the Third Proportional to 372,648 and 804,345
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,648 and 804,345 is: 1,736,144.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,648 : 804,345 = 804,345 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,648/804,345 = 804,345/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,648x = 804,345 × 804,345 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,648x = 646,970,879,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 646,970,879,025/372,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,736,144.78
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