Finding the Third Proportional to 362,720 and 843,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,720 and 843,200 is: 1,960,151.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,720 : 843,200 = 843,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,720/843,200 = 843,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,720x = 843,200 × 843,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,720x = 710,986,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 710,986,240,000/362,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,960,151.74
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