Finding the Third Proportional to 376,059 and 804,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,059 and 804,595 is: 1,721,466.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,059 : 804,595 = 804,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,059/804,595 = 804,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,059x = 804,595 × 804,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,059x = 647,373,114,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,373,114,025/376,059 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,721,466.88
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