Finding the Third Proportional to 372,690 and 804,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,690 and 804,708 is: 1,737,516.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,690 : 804,708 = 804,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,690/804,708 = 804,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,690x = 804,708 × 804,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,690x = 647,554,965,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,554,965,264/372,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,737,516.34
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