Finding the Third Proportional to 376,840 and 808,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,840 and 808,274 is: 1,733,645.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,840 : 808,274 = 808,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,840/808,274 = 808,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,840x = 808,274 × 808,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,840x = 653,306,859,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 653,306,859,076/376,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,733,645.21
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