Finding the Third Proportional to 815,122 and 1,787,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 815,122 and 1,787,707 is: 3,920,758.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
815,122 : 1,787,707 = 1,787,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
815,122/1,787,707 = 1,787,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
815,122x = 1,787,707 × 1,787,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
815,122x = 3,195,896,317,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,195,896,317,849/815,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,920,758.26
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