Finding the Third Proportional to 811,734 and 1,753,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 811,734 and 1,753,464 is: 3,787,738.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
811,734 : 1,753,464 = 1,753,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
811,734/1,753,464 = 1,753,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
811,734x = 1,753,464 × 1,753,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
811,734x = 3,074,635,999,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,074,635,999,296/811,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,787,738.35
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