Finding the Third Proportional to 372,664 and 804,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,664 and 804,337 is: 1,736,035.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,664 : 804,337 = 804,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,664/804,337 = 804,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,664x = 804,337 × 804,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,664x = 646,958,009,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 646,958,009,569/372,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,736,035.70
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