Finding the Third Proportional to 362,604 and 797,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,604 and 797,700 is: 1,754,876.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,604 : 797,700 = 797,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,604/797,700 = 797,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,604x = 797,700 × 797,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,604x = 636,325,290,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 636,325,290,000/362,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,754,876.64
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