Finding the Third Proportional to 363,700 and 790,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,700 and 790,350 is: 1,717,495.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,700 : 790,350 = 790,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,700/790,350 = 790,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,700x = 790,350 × 790,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,700x = 624,653,122,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 624,653,122,500/363,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,717,495.53
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