Finding the Third Proportional to 812,568 and 1,750,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 812,568 and 1,750,011 is: 3,768,962.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812,568 : 1,750,011 = 1,750,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812,568/1,750,011 = 1,750,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812,568x = 1,750,011 × 1,750,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812,568x = 3,062,538,500,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,062,538,500,121/812,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,768,962.72
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