Finding the Third Proportional to 815,130 and 1,787,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 815,130 and 1,787,724 is: 3,920,794.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
815,130 : 1,787,724 = 1,787,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
815,130/1,787,724 = 1,787,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
815,130x = 1,787,724 × 1,787,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
815,130x = 3,195,957,100,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,195,957,100,176/815,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,920,794.35
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