Finding the Third Proportional to 372,400 and 797,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,400 and 797,286 is: 1,706,941.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,400 : 797,286 = 797,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,400/797,286 = 797,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,400x = 797,286 × 797,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,400x = 635,664,965,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 635,664,965,796/372,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,706,941.37
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