Finding the Third Proportional to 368,070 and 794,135
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,070 and 794,135 is: 1,713,397.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,070 : 794,135 = 794,135 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,070/794,135 = 794,135/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,070x = 794,135 × 794,135 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,070x = 630,650,398,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 630,650,398,225/368,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,713,397.99
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