Finding the Third Proportional to 360,514 and 834,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,514 and 834,564 is: 1,931,955.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,514 : 834,564 = 834,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,514/834,564 = 834,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,514x = 834,564 × 834,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,514x = 696,497,070,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 696,497,070,096/360,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,931,955.68
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