Finding the Third Proportional to 364,470 and 788,843
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,470 and 788,843 is: 1,707,337.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,470 : 788,843 = 788,843 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,470/788,843 = 788,843/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,470x = 788,843 × 788,843 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,470x = 622,273,278,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 622,273,278,649/364,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,707,337.45
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