Finding the Third Proportional to 358,814 and 845,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,814 and 845,825 is: 1,993,846.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,814 : 845,825 = 845,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,814/845,825 = 845,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,814x = 845,825 × 845,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,814x = 715,419,930,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 715,419,930,625/358,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,993,846.20
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