Finding the Third Proportional to 372,668 and 804,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,668 and 804,350 is: 1,736,073.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,668 : 804,350 = 804,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,668/804,350 = 804,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,668x = 804,350 × 804,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,668x = 646,978,922,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 646,978,922,500/372,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,736,073.19
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