Finding the Third Proportional to 402,313 and 837,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,313 and 837,696 is: 1,744,250.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,313 : 837,696 = 837,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,313/837,696 = 837,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,313x = 837,696 × 837,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,313x = 701,734,588,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 701,734,588,416/402,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,744,250.34
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