Finding the Third Proportional to 373,203 and 809,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,203 and 809,397 is: 1,755,407.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,203 : 809,397 = 809,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,203/809,397 = 809,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,203x = 809,397 × 809,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,203x = 655,123,503,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 655,123,503,609/373,203 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,755,407.92
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