Finding the Third Proportional to 370,874 and 794,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,874 and 794,236 is: 1,700,876.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,874 : 794,236 = 794,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,874/794,236 = 794,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,874x = 794,236 × 794,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,874x = 630,810,823,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 630,810,823,696/370,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,700,876.37
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