Finding the Third Proportional to 812,208 and 1,786,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 812,208 and 1,786,416 is: 3,929,143.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812,208 : 1,786,416 = 1,786,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812,208/1,786,416 = 1,786,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812,208x = 1,786,416 × 1,786,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812,208x = 3,191,282,125,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,191,282,125,056/812,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,929,143.92
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