Finding the Third Proportional to 373,100 and 799,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,100 and 799,431 is: 1,712,918.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,100 : 799,431 = 799,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,100/799,431 = 799,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,100x = 799,431 × 799,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,100x = 639,089,923,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 639,089,923,761/373,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,712,918.58
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