Finding the Third Proportional to 409,737 and 835,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 409,737 and 835,725 is: 1,704,596.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409,737 : 835,725 = 835,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409,737/835,725 = 835,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409,737x = 835,725 × 835,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409,737x = 698,436,275,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 698,436,275,625/409,737 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,704,596.55
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