Finding the Third Proportional to 362,472 and 852,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,472 and 852,907 is: 2,006,914.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,472 : 852,907 = 852,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,472/852,907 = 852,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,472x = 852,907 × 852,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,472x = 727,450,350,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 727,450,350,649/362,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,006,914.60
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