Finding the Third Proportional to 374,816 and 803,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,816 and 803,200 is: 1,721,191.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,816 : 803,200 = 803,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,816/803,200 = 803,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,816x = 803,200 × 803,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,816x = 645,130,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 645,130,240,000/374,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,721,191.84
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