Finding the Third Proportional to 361,282 and 836,621
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,282 and 836,621 is: 1,937,363.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,282 : 836,621 = 836,621 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,282/836,621 = 836,621/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,282x = 836,621 × 836,621 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,282x = 699,934,697,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 699,934,697,641/361,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,937,363.88
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