Finding the Third Proportional to 362,562 and 797,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,562 and 797,619 is: 1,754,723.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,562 : 797,619 = 797,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,562/797,619 = 797,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,562x = 797,619 × 797,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,562x = 636,196,069,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 636,196,069,161/362,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,754,723.52
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