Finding the Third Proportional to 361,266 and 794,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,266 and 794,040 is: 1,745,250.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,266 : 794,040 = 794,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,266/794,040 = 794,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,266x = 794,040 × 794,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,266x = 630,499,521,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 630,499,521,600/361,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,745,250.10
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