Finding the Third Proportional to 362,338 and 852,577
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,338 and 852,577 is: 2,006,103.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,338 : 852,577 = 852,577 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,338/852,577 = 852,577/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,338x = 852,577 × 852,577 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,338x = 726,887,540,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 726,887,540,929/362,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,006,103.53
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