Finding the Third Proportional to 335,826 and 912,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,826 and 912,465 is: 2,479,237.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,826 : 912,465 = 912,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,826/912,465 = 912,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,826x = 912,465 × 912,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,826x = 832,592,376,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 832,592,376,225/335,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,479,237.39
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