Finding the Third Proportional to 352,842 and 832,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,842 and 832,803 is: 1,965,641.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,842 : 832,803 = 832,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,842/832,803 = 832,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,842x = 832,803 × 832,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,842x = 693,560,836,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 693,560,836,809/352,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,965,641.38
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