Finding the Third Proportional to 352,902 and 832,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,902 and 832,945 is: 1,965,977.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,902 : 832,945 = 832,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,902/832,945 = 832,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,902x = 832,945 × 832,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,902x = 693,797,373,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 693,797,373,025/352,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,965,977.45
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