Finding the Third Proportional to 827,712 and 1,814,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 827,712 and 1,814,400 is: 3,977,286.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
827,712 : 1,814,400 = 1,814,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
827,712/1,814,400 = 1,814,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
827,712x = 1,814,400 × 1,814,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
827,712x = 3,292,047,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,292,047,360,000/827,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,977,286.01
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