Finding the Third Proportional to 370,932 and 794,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,932 and 794,340 is: 1,701,055.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,932 : 794,340 = 794,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,932/794,340 = 794,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,932x = 794,340 × 794,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,932x = 630,976,035,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 630,976,035,600/370,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,701,055.82
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