Finding the Third Proportional to 363,890 and 789,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,890 and 789,940 is: 1,714,818.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,890 : 789,940 = 789,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,890/789,940 = 789,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,890x = 789,940 × 789,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,890x = 624,005,203,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 624,005,203,600/363,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,714,818.22
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