Finding the Third Proportional to 815,620 and 1,756,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 815,620 and 1,756,232 is: 3,781,602.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
815,620 : 1,756,232 = 1,756,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
815,620/1,756,232 = 1,756,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
815,620x = 1,756,232 × 1,756,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
815,620x = 3,084,350,837,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,084,350,837,824/815,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,781,602.75
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