Finding the Third Proportional to 351,888 and 829,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,888 and 829,832 is: 1,956,932.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,888 : 829,832 = 829,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,888/829,832 = 829,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,888x = 829,832 × 829,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,888x = 688,621,148,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,621,148,224/351,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,956,932.74
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