Finding the Third Proportional to 818,689 and 1,761,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 818,689 and 1,761,794 is: 3,791,327.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
818,689 : 1,761,794 = 1,761,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
818,689/1,761,794 = 1,761,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
818,689x = 1,761,794 × 1,761,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
818,689x = 3,103,918,098,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,103,918,098,436/818,689 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,791,327.47
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