Finding the Third Proportional to 362,823 and 794,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,823 and 794,688 is: 1,740,598.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,823 : 794,688 = 794,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,823/794,688 = 794,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,823x = 794,688 × 794,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,823x = 631,529,017,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 631,529,017,344/362,823 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,740,598.08
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