Finding the Third Proportional to 376,832 and 808,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,832 and 808,258 is: 1,733,613.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,832 : 808,258 = 808,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,832/808,258 = 808,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,832x = 808,258 × 808,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,832x = 653,280,994,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 653,280,994,564/376,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,733,613.37
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