Finding the Third Proportional to 361,853 and 790,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,853 and 790,774 is: 1,728,114.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,853 : 790,774 = 790,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,853/790,774 = 790,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,853x = 790,774 × 790,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,853x = 625,323,519,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 625,323,519,076/361,853 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,728,114.78
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