Finding the Third Proportional to 812,934 and 1,869,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 812,934 and 1,869,711 is: 4,300,249.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812,934 : 1,869,711 = 1,869,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812,934/1,869,711 = 1,869,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812,934x = 1,869,711 × 1,869,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812,934x = 3,495,819,223,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,495,819,223,521/812,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,300,249.74
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