Finding the Third Proportional to 367,424 and 864,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,424 and 864,022 is: 2,031,805.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,424 : 864,022 = 864,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,424/864,022 = 864,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,424x = 864,022 × 864,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,424x = 746,534,016,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 746,534,016,484/367,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,031,805.26
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