Finding the Third Proportional to 369,729 and 795,501
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,729 and 795,501 is: 1,711,582.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,729 : 795,501 = 795,501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,729/795,501 = 795,501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,729x = 795,501 × 795,501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,729x = 632,821,841,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 632,821,841,001/369,729 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,711,582.92
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