Finding the Third Proportional to 362,268 and 796,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,268 and 796,248 is: 1,750,115.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,268 : 796,248 = 796,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,268/796,248 = 796,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,268x = 796,248 × 796,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,268x = 634,010,877,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 634,010,877,504/362,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,750,115.60
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