Finding the Third Proportional to 374,078 and 797,018
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,078 and 797,018 is: 1,698,142.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,078 : 797,018 = 797,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,078/797,018 = 797,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,078x = 797,018 × 797,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,078x = 635,237,692,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 635,237,692,324/374,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,698,142.35
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