Finding the Third Proportional to 831,072 and 1,802,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 831,072 and 1,802,064 is: 3,907,525.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
831,072 : 1,802,064 = 1,802,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
831,072/1,802,064 = 1,802,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
831,072x = 1,802,064 × 1,802,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
831,072x = 3,247,434,660,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,247,434,660,096/831,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,907,525.05
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