Finding the Third Proportional to 369,846 and 796,662
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,846 and 796,662 is: 1,716,039.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,846 : 796,662 = 796,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,846/796,662 = 796,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,846x = 796,662 × 796,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,846x = 634,670,342,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 634,670,342,244/369,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,716,039.49
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