Finding the Third Proportional to 365,814 and 798,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,814 and 798,660 is: 1,743,666.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,814 : 798,660 = 798,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,814/798,660 = 798,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,814x = 798,660 × 798,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,814x = 637,857,795,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 637,857,795,600/365,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,743,666.99
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