Finding the Third Proportional to 372,686 and 804,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,686 and 804,556 is: 1,736,878.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,686 : 804,556 = 804,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,686/804,556 = 804,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,686x = 804,556 × 804,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,686x = 647,310,357,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,310,357,136/372,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,736,878.65
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