Finding the Third Proportional to 365,826 and 798,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,826 and 798,684 is: 1,743,714.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,826 : 798,684 = 798,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,826/798,684 = 798,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,826x = 798,684 × 798,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,826x = 637,896,131,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 637,896,131,856/365,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,743,714.59
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