Finding the Third Proportional to 377,872 and 798,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,872 and 798,400 is: 1,686,927.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,872 : 798,400 = 798,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,872/798,400 = 798,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,872x = 798,400 × 798,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,872x = 637,442,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 637,442,560,000/377,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,686,927.21
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