Finding the Third Proportional to 815,935 and 1,744,137
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Solution
The third proportional to 815,935 and 1,744,137 is: 3,728,255.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
815,935 : 1,744,137 = 1,744,137 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
815,935/1,744,137 = 1,744,137/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
815,935x = 1,744,137 × 1,744,137 - Step 4: Simplify right side
815,935x = 3,042,013,874,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,042,013,874,769/815,935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,728,255.16
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