Finding the Third Proportional to 369,816 and 798,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,816 and 798,564 is: 1,724,383.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,816 : 798,564 = 798,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,816/798,564 = 798,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,816x = 798,564 × 798,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,816x = 637,704,462,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 637,704,462,096/369,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,724,383.10
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