Finding the Third Proportional to 825,900 and 1,751,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 825,900 and 1,751,040 is: 3,712,484.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
825,900 : 1,751,040 = 1,751,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
825,900/1,751,040 = 1,751,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
825,900x = 1,751,040 × 1,751,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
825,900x = 3,066,141,081,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,066,141,081,600/825,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,712,484.66
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