Finding the Third Proportional to 373,282 and 808,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,282 and 808,772 is: 1,752,327.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,282 : 808,772 = 808,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,282/808,772 = 808,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,282x = 808,772 × 808,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,282x = 654,112,147,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 654,112,147,984/373,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,752,327.06
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