Finding the Third Proportional to 359,910 and 833,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,910 and 833,211 is: 1,928,928.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,910 : 833,211 = 833,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,910/833,211 = 833,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,910x = 833,211 × 833,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,910x = 694,240,570,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 694,240,570,521/359,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,928,928.26
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