Finding the Third Proportional to 818,680 and 1,722,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 818,680 and 1,722,192 is: 3,622,838.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
818,680 : 1,722,192 = 1,722,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
818,680/1,722,192 = 1,722,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
818,680x = 1,722,192 × 1,722,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
818,680x = 2,965,945,284,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,965,945,284,864/818,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,622,838.33
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