Finding the Third Proportional to 368,817 and 796,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,817 and 796,683 is: 1,720,917.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,817 : 796,683 = 796,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,817/796,683 = 796,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,817x = 796,683 × 796,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,817x = 634,703,802,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 634,703,802,489/368,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,720,917.97
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