Finding the Third Proportional to 371,059 and 794,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,059 and 794,588 is: 1,701,535.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,059 : 794,588 = 794,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,059/794,588 = 794,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,059x = 794,588 × 794,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,059x = 631,370,089,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 631,370,089,744/371,059 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,701,535.58
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