Finding the Third Proportional to 820,044 and 1,798,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 820,044 and 1,798,011 is: 3,942,280.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
820,044 : 1,798,011 = 1,798,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
820,044/1,798,011 = 1,798,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
820,044x = 1,798,011 × 1,798,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
820,044x = 3,232,843,556,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,232,843,556,121/820,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,942,280.60
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