Finding the Third Proportional to 812,932 and 1,869,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 812,932 and 1,869,706 is: 4,300,237.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812,932 : 1,869,706 = 1,869,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812,932/1,869,706 = 1,869,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812,932x = 1,869,706 × 1,869,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812,932x = 3,495,800,526,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,495,800,526,436/812,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,300,237.32
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