Finding the Third Proportional to 364,400 and 799,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,400 and 799,000 is: 1,751,923.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,400 : 799,000 = 799,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,400/799,000 = 799,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,400x = 799,000 × 799,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,400x = 638,401,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 638,401,000,000/364,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,751,923.71
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