Finding the Third Proportional to 812,358 and 1,782,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 812,358 and 1,782,212 is: 3,909,950.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812,358 : 1,782,212 = 1,782,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812,358/1,782,212 = 1,782,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812,358x = 1,782,212 × 1,782,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812,358x = 3,176,279,612,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,176,279,612,944/812,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,909,950.55
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