Finding the Third Proportional to 361,244 and 793,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,244 and 793,994 is: 1,745,154.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,244 : 793,994 = 793,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,244/793,994 = 793,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,244x = 793,994 × 793,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,244x = 630,426,472,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 630,426,472,036/361,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,745,154.17
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