Finding the Third Proportional to 812,544 and 1,723,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 812,544 and 1,723,392 is: 3,655,285.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812,544 : 1,723,392 = 1,723,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812,544/1,723,392 = 1,723,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812,544x = 1,723,392 × 1,723,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812,544x = 2,970,079,985,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,970,079,985,664/812,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,655,285.11
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