Finding the Third Proportional to 816,512 and 1,773,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 816,512 and 1,773,234 is: 3,850,964.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
816,512 : 1,773,234 = 1,773,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
816,512/1,773,234 = 1,773,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
816,512x = 1,773,234 × 1,773,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
816,512x = 3,144,358,818,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,144,358,818,756/816,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,850,964.61
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