Finding the Third Proportional to 373,176 and 805,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,176 and 805,320 is: 1,737,893.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,176 : 805,320 = 805,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,176/805,320 = 805,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,176x = 805,320 × 805,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,176x = 648,540,302,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 648,540,302,400/373,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,737,893.92
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