Finding the Third Proportional to 369,614 and 796,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,614 and 796,072 is: 1,714,574.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,614 : 796,072 = 796,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,614/796,072 = 796,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,614x = 796,072 × 796,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,614x = 633,730,629,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 633,730,629,184/369,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,714,574.20
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