Finding the Third Proportional to 374,656 and 802,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,656 and 802,904 is: 1,720,657.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,656 : 802,904 = 802,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,656/802,904 = 802,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,656x = 802,904 × 802,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,656x = 644,654,833,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 644,654,833,216/374,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,720,657.97
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