Finding the Third Proportional to 360,522 and 834,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,522 and 834,586 is: 1,932,014.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,522 : 834,586 = 834,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,522/834,586 = 834,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,522x = 834,586 × 834,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,522x = 696,533,791,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 696,533,791,396/360,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,932,014.67
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