Finding the Third Proportional to 370,494 and 797,121
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,494 and 797,121 is: 1,715,012.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,494 : 797,121 = 797,121 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,494/797,121 = 797,121/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,494x = 797,121 × 797,121 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,494x = 635,401,888,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 635,401,888,641/370,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,715,012.63
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