Finding the Third Proportional to 372,941 and 804,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,941 and 804,850 is: 1,736,959.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,941 : 804,850 = 804,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,941/804,850 = 804,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,941x = 804,850 × 804,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,941x = 647,783,522,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,783,522,500/372,941 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,736,959.79
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