Finding the Third Proportional to 373,958 and 801,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,958 and 801,052 is: 1,715,926.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,958 : 801,052 = 801,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,958/801,052 = 801,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,958x = 801,052 × 801,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,958x = 641,684,306,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 641,684,306,704/373,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,715,926.14
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