Finding the Third Proportional to 372,669 and 804,357
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,669 and 804,357 is: 1,736,098.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,669 : 804,357 = 804,357 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,669/804,357 = 804,357/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,669x = 804,357 × 804,357 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,669x = 646,990,183,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 646,990,183,449/372,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,736,098.75
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