Finding the Third Proportional to 374,878 and 808,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,878 and 808,806 is: 1,745,013.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,878 : 808,806 = 808,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,878/808,806 = 808,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,878x = 808,806 × 808,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,878x = 654,167,145,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 654,167,145,636/374,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,745,013.43
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