Finding the Third Proportional to 355,612 and 839,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,612 and 839,450 is: 1,981,587.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,612 : 839,450 = 839,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,612/839,450 = 839,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,612x = 839,450 × 839,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,612x = 704,676,302,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 704,676,302,500/355,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,981,587.52
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