Finding the Third Proportional to 412,820 and 837,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 412,820 and 837,259 is: 1,698,083.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412,820 : 837,259 = 837,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412,820/837,259 = 837,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412,820x = 837,259 × 837,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412,820x = 701,002,633,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 701,002,633,081/412,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,698,083.02
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