Finding the Third Proportional to 352,898 and 832,942
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,898 and 832,942 is: 1,965,985.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,898 : 832,942 = 832,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,898/832,942 = 832,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,898x = 832,942 × 832,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,898x = 693,792,375,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 693,792,375,364/352,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,965,985.57
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