Finding the Third Proportional to 363,692 and 790,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,692 and 790,337 is: 1,717,476.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,692 : 790,337 = 790,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,692/790,337 = 790,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,692x = 790,337 × 790,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,692x = 624,632,573,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 624,632,573,569/363,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,717,476.80
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