Finding the Third Proportional to 374,913 and 808,875
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,913 and 808,875 is: 1,745,148.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,913 : 808,875 = 808,875 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,913/808,875 = 808,875/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,913x = 808,875 × 808,875 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,913x = 654,278,765,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 654,278,765,625/374,913 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,745,148.25
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