Finding the Third Proportional to 362,794 and 847,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,794 and 847,183 is: 1,978,310.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,794 : 847,183 = 847,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,794/847,183 = 847,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,794x = 847,183 × 847,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,794x = 717,719,035,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 717,719,035,489/362,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,978,310.10
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