Finding the Third Proportional to 821,718 and 1,794,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 821,718 and 1,794,684 is: 3,919,703.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
821,718 : 1,794,684 = 1,794,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
821,718/1,794,684 = 1,794,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
821,718x = 1,794,684 × 1,794,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
821,718x = 3,220,890,659,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,220,890,659,856/821,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,919,703.18
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