Finding the Third Proportional to 373,616 and 799,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,616 and 799,716 is: 1,711,772.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,616 : 799,716 = 799,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,616/799,716 = 799,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,616x = 799,716 × 799,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,616x = 639,545,680,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 639,545,680,656/373,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,711,772.73
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