Finding the Third Proportional to 379,442 and 808,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,442 and 808,043 is: 1,720,772.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,442 : 808,043 = 808,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,442/808,043 = 808,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,442x = 808,043 × 808,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,442x = 652,933,489,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 652,933,489,849/379,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,720,772.84
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