Finding the Third Proportional to 826,794 and 1,771,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 826,794 and 1,771,686 is: 3,796,436.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
826,794 : 1,771,686 = 1,771,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
826,794/1,771,686 = 1,771,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
826,794x = 1,771,686 × 1,771,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
826,794x = 3,138,871,282,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,138,871,282,596/826,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,796,436.94
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