Finding the Third Proportional to 360,312 and 834,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,312 and 834,144 is: 1,931,093.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,312 : 834,144 = 834,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,312/834,144 = 834,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,312x = 834,144 × 834,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,312x = 695,796,212,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 695,796,212,736/360,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,931,093.64
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