Finding the Third Proportional to 362,934 and 833,031
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,934 and 833,031 is: 1,912,029.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,934 : 833,031 = 833,031 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,934/833,031 = 833,031/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,934x = 833,031 × 833,031 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,934x = 693,940,646,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 693,940,646,961/362,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,912,029.86
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