Finding the Third Proportional to 370,848 and 797,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,848 and 797,583 is: 1,715,362.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,848 : 797,583 = 797,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,848/797,583 = 797,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,848x = 797,583 × 797,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,848x = 636,138,641,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 636,138,641,889/370,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,715,362.20
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