Finding the Third Proportional to 365,712 and 799,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,712 and 799,776 is: 1,749,031.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,712 : 799,776 = 799,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,712/799,776 = 799,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,712x = 799,776 × 799,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,712x = 639,641,650,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 639,641,650,176/365,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,749,031.07
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