Finding the Third Proportional to 367,675 and 791,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,675 and 791,655 is: 1,704,542.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,675 : 791,655 = 791,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,675/791,655 = 791,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,675x = 791,655 × 791,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,675x = 626,717,639,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 626,717,639,025/367,675 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,704,542.43
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