Finding the Third Proportional to 363,606 and 849,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,606 and 849,234 is: 1,983,461.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,606 : 849,234 = 849,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,606/849,234 = 849,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,606x = 849,234 × 849,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,606x = 721,198,386,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 721,198,386,756/363,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,983,461.18
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