Finding the Third Proportional to 373,612 and 799,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,612 and 799,708 is: 1,711,756.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,612 : 799,708 = 799,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,612/799,708 = 799,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,612x = 799,708 × 799,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,612x = 639,532,885,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 639,532,885,264/373,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,711,756.81
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