Finding the Third Proportional to 369,384 and 797,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,384 and 797,088 is: 1,720,023.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,384 : 797,088 = 797,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,384/797,088 = 797,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,384x = 797,088 × 797,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,384x = 635,349,279,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 635,349,279,744/369,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,720,023.82
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