Finding the Third Proportional to 817,231 and 1,795,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 817,231 and 1,795,653 is: 3,945,481.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
817,231 : 1,795,653 = 1,795,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
817,231/1,795,653 = 1,795,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
817,231x = 1,795,653 × 1,795,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
817,231x = 3,224,369,696,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,224,369,696,409/817,231 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,945,481.38
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