Finding the Third Proportional to 826,716 and 1,771,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 826,716 and 1,771,529 is: 3,796,122.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
826,716 : 1,771,529 = 1,771,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
826,716/1,771,529 = 1,771,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
826,716x = 1,771,529 × 1,771,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
826,716x = 3,138,314,997,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,138,314,997,841/826,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,796,122.24
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