Finding the Third Proportional to 374,915 and 809,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,915 and 809,716 is: 1,748,769.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,915 : 809,716 = 809,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,915/809,716 = 809,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,915x = 809,716 × 809,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,915x = 655,640,000,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 655,640,000,656/374,915 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,748,769.72
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