Finding the Third Proportional to 375,051 and 809,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,051 and 809,151 is: 1,745,696.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,051 : 809,151 = 809,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,051/809,151 = 809,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,051x = 809,151 × 809,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,051x = 654,725,340,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 654,725,340,801/375,051 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,745,696.83
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