Finding the Third Proportional to 368,295 and 792,909
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,295 and 792,909 is: 1,707,068.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,295 : 792,909 = 792,909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,295/792,909 = 792,909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,295x = 792,909 × 792,909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,295x = 628,704,682,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 628,704,682,281/368,295 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,707,068.20
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