Finding the Third Proportional to 811,606 and 1,745,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 811,606 and 1,745,313 is: 3,753,197.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
811,606 : 1,745,313 = 1,745,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
811,606/1,745,313 = 1,745,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
811,606x = 1,745,313 × 1,745,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
811,606x = 3,046,117,467,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,046,117,467,969/811,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,753,197.32
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