Finding the Third Proportional to 812,040 and 1,786,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 812,040 and 1,786,080 is: 3,928,478.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812,040 : 1,786,080 = 1,786,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812,040/1,786,080 = 1,786,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812,040x = 1,786,080 × 1,786,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812,040x = 3,190,081,766,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,190,081,766,400/812,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,928,478.60
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