Finding the Third Proportional to 365,384 and 796,999
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,384 and 796,999 is: 1,738,465.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,384 : 796,999 = 796,999 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,384/796,999 = 796,999/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,384x = 796,999 × 796,999 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,384x = 635,207,406,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 635,207,406,001/365,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,738,465.30
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