Finding the Third Proportional to 831,225 and 1,789,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 831,225 and 1,789,590 is: 3,852,906.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
831,225 : 1,789,590 = 1,789,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
831,225/1,789,590 = 1,789,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
831,225x = 1,789,590 × 1,789,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
831,225x = 3,202,632,368,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,202,632,368,100/831,225 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,852,906.70
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