Finding the Third Proportional to 356,494 and 792,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,494 and 792,688 is: 1,762,594.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,494 : 792,688 = 792,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,494/792,688 = 792,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,494x = 792,688 × 792,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,494x = 628,354,265,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 628,354,265,344/356,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,762,594.22
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