Finding the Third Proportional to 412,774 and 843,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 412,774 and 843,043 is: 1,721,817.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412,774 : 843,043 = 843,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412,774/843,043 = 843,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412,774x = 843,043 × 843,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412,774x = 710,721,499,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 710,721,499,849/412,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,721,817.51
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