Finding the Third Proportional to 367,710 and 794,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,710 and 794,503 is: 1,716,665.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,710 : 794,503 = 794,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,710/794,503 = 794,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,710x = 794,503 × 794,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,710x = 631,235,017,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 631,235,017,009/367,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,716,665.35
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