Finding the Third Proportional to 374,258 and 804,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,258 and 804,554 is: 1,729,574.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,258 : 804,554 = 804,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,258/804,554 = 804,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,258x = 804,554 × 804,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,258x = 647,307,138,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,307,138,916/374,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,729,574.62
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