Finding the Third Proportional to 828,738 and 1,831,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 828,738 and 1,831,707 is: 4,048,505.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
828,738 : 1,831,707 = 1,831,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
828,738/1,831,707 = 1,831,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
828,738x = 1,831,707 × 1,831,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
828,738x = 3,355,150,533,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,355,150,533,849/828,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,048,505.72
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