Finding the Third Proportional to 812,468 and 1,760,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 812,468 and 1,760,530 is: 3,814,877.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812,468 : 1,760,530 = 1,760,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812,468/1,760,530 = 1,760,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812,468x = 1,760,530 × 1,760,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812,468x = 3,099,465,880,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,099,465,880,900/812,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,814,877.49
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