Finding the Third Proportional to 812,794 and 1,786,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 812,794 and 1,786,474 is: 3,926,566.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812,794 : 1,786,474 = 1,786,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812,794/1,786,474 = 1,786,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812,794x = 1,786,474 × 1,786,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812,794x = 3,191,489,352,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,191,489,352,676/812,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,926,566.08
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