Finding the Third Proportional to 818,498 and 1,785,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 818,498 and 1,785,670 is: 3,895,693.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
818,498 : 1,785,670 = 1,785,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
818,498/1,785,670 = 1,785,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
818,498x = 1,785,670 × 1,785,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
818,498x = 3,188,617,348,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,188,617,348,900/818,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,895,693.51
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