Finding the Third Proportional to 815,878 and 1,767,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 815,878 and 1,767,352 is: 3,828,431.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
815,878 : 1,767,352 = 1,767,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
815,878/1,767,352 = 1,767,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
815,878x = 1,767,352 × 1,767,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
815,878x = 3,123,533,091,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,123,533,091,904/815,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,828,431.57
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