Finding the Third Proportional to 816,894 and 1,775,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 816,894 and 1,775,475 is: 3,858,899.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
816,894 : 1,775,475 = 1,775,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
816,894/1,775,475 = 1,775,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
816,894x = 1,775,475 × 1,775,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
816,894x = 3,152,311,475,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,152,311,475,625/816,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,858,899.04
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