Finding the Third Proportional to 374,562 and 801,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,562 and 801,612 is: 1,715,555.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,562 : 801,612 = 801,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,562/801,612 = 801,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,562x = 801,612 × 801,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,562x = 642,581,798,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 642,581,798,544/374,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,715,555.23
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