Finding the Third Proportional to 831,206 and 1,795,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 831,206 and 1,795,029 is: 3,876,450.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
831,206 : 1,795,029 = 1,795,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
831,206/1,795,029 = 1,795,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
831,206x = 1,795,029 × 1,795,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
831,206x = 3,222,129,110,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,222,129,110,841/831,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,876,450.74
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