Finding the Third Proportional to 350,883 and 827,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,883 and 827,757 is: 1,952,735.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,883 : 827,757 = 827,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,883/827,757 = 827,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,883x = 827,757 × 827,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,883x = 685,181,651,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 685,181,651,049/350,883 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,952,735.39
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