Finding the Third Proportional to 371,048 and 794,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,048 and 794,576 is: 1,701,534.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,048 : 794,576 = 794,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,048/794,576 = 794,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,048x = 794,576 × 794,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,048x = 631,351,019,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 631,351,019,776/371,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,701,534.63
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