Finding the Third Proportional to 390,524 and 804,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 390,524 and 804,372 is: 1,656,785.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,524 : 804,372 = 804,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,524/804,372 = 804,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,524x = 804,372 × 804,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,524x = 647,014,314,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,014,314,384/390,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,656,785.02
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