Finding the Third Proportional to 827,863 and 1,786,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 827,863 and 1,786,368 is: 3,854,636.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
827,863 : 1,786,368 = 1,786,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
827,863/1,786,368 = 1,786,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
827,863x = 1,786,368 × 1,786,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
827,863x = 3,191,110,631,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,191,110,631,424/827,863 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,854,636.13
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