Finding the Third Proportional to 830,444 and 1,798,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 830,444 and 1,798,625 is: 3,895,568.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
830,444 : 1,798,625 = 1,798,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
830,444/1,798,625 = 1,798,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
830,444x = 1,798,625 × 1,798,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
830,444x = 3,235,051,890,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,235,051,890,625/830,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,895,568.99
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