Finding the Third Proportional to 371,778 and 797,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,778 and 797,520 is: 1,710,800.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,778 : 797,520 = 797,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,778/797,520 = 797,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,778x = 797,520 × 797,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,778x = 636,038,150,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 636,038,150,400/371,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,710,800.94
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