Finding the Third Proportional to 372,709.88 and 804,432.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,709.88 and 804,432.75 is: 1,736,235.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,709.88 : 804,432.75 = 804,432.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,709.88/804,432.75 = 804,432.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,709.88x = 804,432.75 × 804,432.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,709.88x = 647,112,049,272.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,112,049,272.56/372,709.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,736,235.32
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