Finding the Third Proportional to 370,344 and 797,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,344 and 797,550 is: 1,717,554.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,344 : 797,550 = 797,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,344/797,550 = 797,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,344x = 797,550 × 797,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,344x = 636,086,002,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 636,086,002,500/370,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,717,554.50
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