Finding the Third Proportional to 351,267 and 828,938
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,267 and 828,938 is: 1,956,170.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,267 : 828,938 = 828,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,267/828,938 = 828,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,267x = 828,938 × 828,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,267x = 687,138,207,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 687,138,207,844/351,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,956,170.68
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