Finding the Third Proportional to 372,676 and 804,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,676 and 804,368 is: 1,736,113.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,676 : 804,368 = 804,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,676/804,368 = 804,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,676x = 804,368 × 804,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,676x = 647,007,879,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,007,879,424/372,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,736,113.62
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