Finding the Third Proportional to 374,268 and 804,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,268 and 804,579 is: 1,729,635.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,268 : 804,579 = 804,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,268/804,579 = 804,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,268x = 804,579 × 804,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,268x = 647,347,367,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,347,367,241/374,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,729,635.90
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