Finding the Third Proportional to 369,945 and 796,036.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,945 and 796,036.50 is: 1,712,887.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,945 : 796,036.50 = 796,036.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,945/796,036.50 = 796,036.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,945x = 796,036.50 × 796,036.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,945x = 633,674,109,332.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 633,674,109,332.25/369,945 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,712,887.35
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