Finding the Third Proportional to 827,006 and 1,780,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 827,006 and 1,780,727 is: 3,834,299.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
827,006 : 1,780,727 = 1,780,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
827,006/1,780,727 = 1,780,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
827,006x = 1,780,727 × 1,780,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
827,006x = 3,170,988,648,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,170,988,648,529/827,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,834,299.45
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