Finding the Third Proportional to 831,088 and 1,793,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 831,088 and 1,793,396 is: 3,869,950.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
831,088 : 1,793,396 = 1,793,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
831,088/1,793,396 = 1,793,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
831,088x = 1,793,396 × 1,793,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
831,088x = 3,216,269,212,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,216,269,212,816/831,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,869,950.25
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