Finding the Third Proportional to 812,702 and 1,869,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 812,702 and 1,869,107 is: 4,298,698.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812,702 : 1,869,107 = 1,869,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812,702/1,869,107 = 1,869,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812,702x = 1,869,107 × 1,869,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812,702x = 3,493,560,977,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,493,560,977,449/812,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,298,698.63
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