Finding the Third Proportional to 372,495 and 829,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,495 and 829,302 is: 1,846,311.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,495 : 829,302 = 829,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,495/829,302 = 829,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,495x = 829,302 × 829,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,495x = 687,741,807,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 687,741,807,204/372,495 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,846,311.51
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