Finding the Third Proportional to 370,224 and 792,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,224 and 792,944 is: 1,698,323.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,224 : 792,944 = 792,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,224/792,944 = 792,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,224x = 792,944 × 792,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,224x = 628,760,187,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 628,760,187,136/370,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,698,323.68
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