Finding the Third Proportional to 818,580 and 1,771,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 818,580 and 1,771,676 is: 3,834,488.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
818,580 : 1,771,676 = 1,771,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
818,580/1,771,676 = 1,771,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
818,580x = 1,771,676 × 1,771,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
818,580x = 3,138,835,848,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,138,835,848,976/818,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,834,488.81
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