Finding the Third Proportional to 815,676 and 1,778,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 815,676 and 1,778,808 is: 3,879,184.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
815,676 : 1,778,808 = 1,778,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
815,676/1,778,808 = 1,778,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
815,676x = 1,778,808 × 1,778,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
815,676x = 3,164,157,900,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,164,157,900,864/815,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,879,184.75
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