Finding the Third Proportional to 363,438 and 848,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,438 and 848,925 is: 1,982,934.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,438 : 848,925 = 848,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,438/848,925 = 848,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,438x = 848,925 × 848,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,438x = 720,673,655,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 720,673,655,625/363,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,982,934.24
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