Finding the Third Proportional to 815,886 and 1,767,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 815,886 and 1,767,368 is: 3,828,463.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
815,886 : 1,767,368 = 1,767,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
815,886/1,767,368 = 1,767,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
815,886x = 1,767,368 × 1,767,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
815,886x = 3,123,589,647,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,123,589,647,424/815,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,828,463.35
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