Finding the Third Proportional to 815,034 and 1,791,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 815,034 and 1,791,416 is: 3,937,469.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
815,034 : 1,791,416 = 1,791,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
815,034/1,791,416 = 1,791,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
815,034x = 1,791,416 × 1,791,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
815,034x = 3,209,171,285,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,209,171,285,056/815,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,937,469.22
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