Finding the Third Proportional to 371,580 and 791,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,580 and 791,112 is: 1,684,316.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,580 : 791,112 = 791,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,580/791,112 = 791,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,580x = 791,112 × 791,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,580x = 625,858,196,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 625,858,196,544/371,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,684,316.15
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