Finding the Third Proportional to 815,430 and 1,766,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 815,430 and 1,766,940 is: 3,828,749.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
815,430 : 1,766,940 = 1,766,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
815,430/1,766,940 = 1,766,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
815,430x = 1,766,940 × 1,766,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
815,430x = 3,122,076,963,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,122,076,963,600/815,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,828,749.20
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