Finding the Third Proportional to 367,621 and 796,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,621 and 796,313 is: 1,724,913.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,621 : 796,313 = 796,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,621/796,313 = 796,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,621x = 796,313 × 796,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,621x = 634,114,393,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 634,114,393,969/367,621 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,724,913.41
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