Finding the Third Proportional to 812,580 and 1,750,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 812,580 and 1,750,032 is: 3,768,997.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812,580 : 1,750,032 = 1,750,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812,580/1,750,032 = 1,750,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812,580x = 1,750,032 × 1,750,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812,580x = 3,062,612,001,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,062,612,001,024/812,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,768,997.52
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