Finding the Third Proportional to 815,954 and 1,777,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 815,954 and 1,777,060 is: 3,870,245.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
815,954 : 1,777,060 = 1,777,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
815,954/1,777,060 = 1,777,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
815,954x = 1,777,060 × 1,777,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
815,954x = 3,157,942,243,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,157,942,243,600/815,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,870,245.43
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