Finding the Third Proportional to 812,959 and 1,750,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 812,959 and 1,750,782 is: 3,770,470.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812,959 : 1,750,782 = 1,750,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812,959/1,750,782 = 1,750,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812,959x = 1,750,782 × 1,750,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812,959x = 3,065,237,611,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,065,237,611,524/812,959 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,770,470.11
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