Finding the Third Proportional to 376,299 and 804,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,299 and 804,963 is: 1,721,943.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,299 : 804,963 = 804,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,299/804,963 = 804,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,299x = 804,963 × 804,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,299x = 647,965,431,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,965,431,369/376,299 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,721,943.01
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