Finding the Third Proportional to 368,208 and 794,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,208 and 794,358 is: 1,713,717.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,208 : 794,358 = 794,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,208/794,358 = 794,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,208x = 794,358 × 794,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,208x = 631,004,632,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 631,004,632,164/368,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,713,717.88
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