Finding the Third Proportional to 412,785 and 843,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 412,785 and 843,063 is: 1,721,853.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412,785 : 843,063 = 843,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412,785/843,063 = 843,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412,785x = 843,063 × 843,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412,785x = 710,755,221,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 710,755,221,969/412,785 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,721,853.32
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