Finding the Third Proportional to 815,730 and 1,654,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 815,730 and 1,654,239 is: 3,354,672.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
815,730 : 1,654,239 = 1,654,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
815,730/1,654,239 = 1,654,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
815,730x = 1,654,239 × 1,654,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
815,730x = 2,736,506,669,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,736,506,669,121/815,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,354,672.10
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