Finding the Third Proportional to 815,250 and 1,666,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 815,250 and 1,666,788 is: 3,407,767.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
815,250 : 1,666,788 = 1,666,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
815,250/1,666,788 = 1,666,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
815,250x = 1,666,788 × 1,666,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
815,250x = 2,778,182,236,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,778,182,236,944/815,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,407,767.23
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