Finding the Third Proportional to 372,976 and 804,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,976 and 804,920 is: 1,737,098.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,976 : 804,920 = 804,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,976/804,920 = 804,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,976x = 804,920 × 804,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,976x = 647,896,206,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,896,206,400/372,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,737,098.92
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