Finding the Third Proportional to 369,360 and 797,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,360 and 797,040 is: 1,719,928.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,360 : 797,040 = 797,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,360/797,040 = 797,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,360x = 797,040 × 797,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,360x = 635,272,761,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 635,272,761,600/369,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,719,928.42
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