Finding the Third Proportional to 817,960 and 1,675,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 817,960 and 1,675,584 is: 3,432,419.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
817,960 : 1,675,584 = 1,675,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
817,960/1,675,584 = 1,675,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
817,960x = 1,675,584 × 1,675,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
817,960x = 2,807,581,741,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,807,581,741,056/817,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,432,419.36
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