Finding the Third Proportional to 412,789 and 843,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 412,789 and 843,071 is: 1,721,869.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412,789 : 843,071 = 843,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412,789/843,071 = 843,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412,789x = 843,071 × 843,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412,789x = 710,768,711,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 710,768,711,041/412,789 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,721,869.31
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