Finding the Third Proportional to 372,936 and 804,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,936 and 804,840 is: 1,736,939.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,936 : 804,840 = 804,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,936/804,840 = 804,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,936x = 804,840 × 804,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,936x = 647,767,425,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,767,425,600/372,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,736,939.92
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