Finding the Third Proportional to 351,878 and 829,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,878 and 829,817 is: 1,956,917.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,878 : 829,817 = 829,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,878/829,817 = 829,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,878x = 829,817 × 829,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,878x = 688,596,253,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,596,253,489/351,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,956,917.61
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