Finding the Third Proportional to 818,438.50 and 1,778,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 818,438.50 and 1,778,546 is: 3,864,952.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
818,438.50 : 1,778,546 = 1,778,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
818,438.50/1,778,546 = 1,778,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
818,438.50x = 1,778,546 × 1,778,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
818,438.50x = 3,163,225,874,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,163,225,874,116/818,438.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,864,952.44
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