Finding the Third Proportional to 365,934.50 and 792,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,934.50 and 792,956 is: 1,718,283.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,934.50 : 792,956 = 792,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,934.50/792,956 = 792,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,934.50x = 792,956 × 792,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,934.50x = 628,779,217,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 628,779,217,936/365,934.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,718,283.51
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