Finding the Third Proportional to 374,818 and 806,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,818 and 806,948 is: 1,737,283.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,818 : 806,948 = 806,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,818/806,948 = 806,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,818x = 806,948 × 806,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,818x = 651,165,074,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 651,165,074,704/374,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,737,283.36
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