Finding the Third Proportional to 367,582 and 829,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,582 and 829,936 is: 1,873,850.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,582 : 829,936 = 829,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,582/829,936 = 829,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,582x = 829,936 × 829,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,582x = 688,793,764,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,793,764,096/367,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,873,850.63
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