Finding the Third Proportional to 370,114 and 796,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,114 and 796,358 is: 1,713,488.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,114 : 796,358 = 796,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,114/796,358 = 796,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,114x = 796,358 × 796,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,114x = 634,186,064,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 634,186,064,164/370,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,713,488.45
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