Finding the Third Proportional to 370,434 and 796,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,434 and 796,096 is: 1,710,881.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,434 : 796,096 = 796,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,434/796,096 = 796,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,434x = 796,096 × 796,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,434x = 633,768,841,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 633,768,841,216/370,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,710,881.94
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