Finding the Third Proportional to 374,278 and 804,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,278 and 804,599 is: 1,729,675.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,278 : 804,599 = 804,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,278/804,599 = 804,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,278x = 804,599 × 804,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,278x = 647,379,550,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,379,550,801/374,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,729,675.67
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