Finding the Third Proportional to 351,712 and 829,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,712 and 829,720 is: 1,957,383.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,712 : 829,720 = 829,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,712/829,720 = 829,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,712x = 829,720 × 829,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,712x = 688,435,278,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,435,278,400/351,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,957,383.54
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