Finding the Third Proportional to 369,477 and 796,641
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,477 and 796,641 is: 1,717,662.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,477 : 796,641 = 796,641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,477/796,641 = 796,641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,477x = 796,641 × 796,641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,477x = 634,636,882,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 634,636,882,881/369,477 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,717,662.76
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