Finding the Third Proportional to 362,574 and 797,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,574 and 797,643 is: 1,754,771.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,574 : 797,643 = 797,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,574/797,643 = 797,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,574x = 797,643 × 797,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,574x = 636,234,355,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 636,234,355,449/362,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,754,771.04
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