Finding the Third Proportional to 815,463 and 1,729,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 815,463 and 1,729,584 is: 3,668,420.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
815,463 : 1,729,584 = 1,729,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
815,463/1,729,584 = 1,729,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
815,463x = 1,729,584 × 1,729,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
815,463x = 2,991,460,813,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,991,460,813,056/815,463 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,668,420.04
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