Finding the Third Proportional to 351,270 and 828,943.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,270 and 828,943.50 is: 1,956,179.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,270 : 828,943.50 = 828,943.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,270/828,943.50 = 828,943.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,270x = 828,943.50 × 828,943.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,270x = 687,147,326,192.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 687,147,326,192.25/351,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,956,179.94
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