Finding the Third Proportional to 360,224 and 833,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,224 and 833,924 is: 1,930,546.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,224 : 833,924 = 833,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,224/833,924 = 833,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,224x = 833,924 × 833,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,224x = 695,429,237,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 695,429,237,776/360,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,930,546.65
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