Finding the Third Proportional to 374,439 and 807,921
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,439 and 807,921 is: 1,743,238.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,439 : 807,921 = 807,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,439/807,921 = 807,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,439x = 807,921 × 807,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,439x = 652,736,342,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 652,736,342,241/374,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,743,238.13
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