Finding the Third Proportional to 360,530 and 834,605
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,530 and 834,605 is: 1,932,059.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,530 : 834,605 = 834,605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,530/834,605 = 834,605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,530x = 834,605 × 834,605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,530x = 696,565,506,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 696,565,506,025/360,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,932,059.76
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