Finding the Third Proportional to 372,997 and 804,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,997 and 804,963 is: 1,737,186.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,997 : 804,963 = 804,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,997/804,963 = 804,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,997x = 804,963 × 804,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,997x = 647,965,431,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,965,431,369/372,997 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,737,186.71
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