Finding the Third Proportional to 818,536 and 1,676,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 818,536 and 1,676,432 is: 3,433,476.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
818,536 : 1,676,432 = 1,676,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
818,536/1,676,432 = 1,676,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
818,536x = 1,676,432 × 1,676,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
818,536x = 2,810,424,250,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,810,424,250,624/818,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,433,476.66
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