Finding the Third Proportional to 360,228 and 833,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,228 and 833,934 is: 1,930,571.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,228 : 833,934 = 833,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,228/833,934 = 833,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,228x = 833,934 × 833,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,228x = 695,445,916,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 695,445,916,356/360,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,930,571.52
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