Finding the Third Proportional to 818,691 and 1,761,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 818,691 and 1,761,798 is: 3,791,335.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
818,691 : 1,761,798 = 1,761,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
818,691/1,761,798 = 1,761,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
818,691x = 1,761,798 × 1,761,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
818,691x = 3,103,932,192,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,103,932,192,804/818,691 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,791,335.43
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