Finding the Third Proportional to 363,591 and 793,269
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,591 and 793,269 is: 1,730,724.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,591 : 793,269 = 793,269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,591/793,269 = 793,269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,591x = 793,269 × 793,269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,591x = 629,275,706,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 629,275,706,361/363,591 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,730,724.10
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