Finding the Third Proportional to 827,620 and 1,777,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 827,620 and 1,777,722 is: 3,818,534.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
827,620 : 1,777,722 = 1,777,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
827,620/1,777,722 = 1,777,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
827,620x = 1,777,722 × 1,777,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
827,620x = 3,160,295,509,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,160,295,509,284/827,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,818,534.48
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