Finding the Third Proportional to 351,864 and 829,804.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,864 and 829,804.50 is: 1,956,936.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,864 : 829,804.50 = 829,804.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,864/829,804.50 = 829,804.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,864x = 829,804.50 × 829,804.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,864x = 688,575,508,220.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,575,508,220.25/351,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,956,936.51
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