Finding the Third Proportional to 371,160 and 794,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,160 and 794,808 is: 1,702,014.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,160 : 794,808 = 794,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,160/794,808 = 794,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,160x = 794,808 × 794,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,160x = 631,719,756,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 631,719,756,864/371,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,702,014.65
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