Finding the Third Proportional to 377,868 and 798,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,868 and 798,392 is: 1,686,911.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,868 : 798,392 = 798,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,868/798,392 = 798,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,868x = 798,392 × 798,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,868x = 637,429,785,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 637,429,785,664/377,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,686,911.26
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