Finding the Third Proportional to 815,806 and 1,749,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 815,806 and 1,749,707 is: 3,752,699.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
815,806 : 1,749,707 = 1,749,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
815,806/1,749,707 = 1,749,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
815,806x = 1,749,707 × 1,749,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
815,806x = 3,061,474,585,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,061,474,585,849/815,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,752,699.28
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