Finding the Third Proportional to 351,806 and 829,657
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,806 and 829,657 is: 1,956,563.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,806 : 829,657 = 829,657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,806/829,657 = 829,657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,806x = 829,657 × 829,657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,806x = 688,330,737,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,330,737,649/351,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,956,563.38
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