Finding the Third Proportional to 362,232 and 796,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,232 and 796,176 is: 1,749,973.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,232 : 796,176 = 796,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,232/796,176 = 796,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,232x = 796,176 × 796,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,232x = 633,896,222,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 633,896,222,976/362,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,749,973.01
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