Finding the Third Proportional to 812,756 and 1,779,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 812,756 and 1,779,666 is: 3,896,878.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812,756 : 1,779,666 = 1,779,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812,756/1,779,666 = 1,779,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812,756x = 1,779,666 × 1,779,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812,756x = 3,167,211,071,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,167,211,071,556/812,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,896,878.12
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