Finding the Third Proportional to 373,021 and 798,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,021 and 798,394 is: 1,708,839.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,021 : 798,394 = 798,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,021/798,394 = 798,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,021x = 798,394 × 798,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,021x = 637,432,979,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 637,432,979,236/373,021 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,708,839.39
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