Finding the Third Proportional to 362,564 and 797,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,564 and 797,623 is: 1,754,731.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,564 : 797,623 = 797,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,564/797,623 = 797,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,564x = 797,623 × 797,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,564x = 636,202,450,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 636,202,450,129/362,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,754,731.44
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