Finding the Third Proportional to 811,280 and 1,731,145
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Solution
The third proportional to 811,280 and 1,731,145 is: 3,693,993.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
811,280 : 1,731,145 = 1,731,145 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
811,280/1,731,145 = 1,731,145/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
811,280x = 1,731,145 × 1,731,145 - Step 4: Simplify right side
811,280x = 2,996,863,011,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,996,863,011,025/811,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,693,993.46
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