Finding the Third Proportional to 362,271 and 794,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,271 and 794,526 is: 1,742,539.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,271 : 794,526 = 794,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,271/794,526 = 794,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,271x = 794,526 × 794,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,271x = 631,271,564,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 631,271,564,676/362,271 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,742,539.60
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