Finding the Third Proportional to 831,084 and 1,819,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 831,084 and 1,819,809 is: 3,984,801.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
831,084 : 1,819,809 = 1,819,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
831,084/1,819,809 = 1,819,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
831,084x = 1,819,809 × 1,819,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
831,084x = 3,311,704,796,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,311,704,796,481/831,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,984,801.53
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