Finding the Third Proportional to 401,274 and 833,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,274 and 833,652 is: 1,731,922.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,274 : 833,652 = 833,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,274/833,652 = 833,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,274x = 833,652 × 833,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,274x = 694,975,657,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 694,975,657,104/401,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,731,922.97
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