Finding the Third Proportional to 812,585 and 1,750,042
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Solution
The third proportional to 812,585 and 1,750,042 is: 3,769,017.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812,585 : 1,750,042 = 1,750,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812,585/1,750,042 = 1,750,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812,585x = 1,750,042 × 1,750,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812,585x = 3,062,647,001,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,062,647,001,764/812,585 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,769,017.40
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