Finding the Third Proportional to 352,896 and 832,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,896 and 832,937 is: 1,965,973.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,896 : 832,937 = 832,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,896/832,937 = 832,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,896x = 832,937 × 832,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,896x = 693,784,045,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 693,784,045,969/352,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,965,973.11
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