Finding the Third Proportional to 831,257.44 and 1,795,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 831,257.44 and 1,795,122 is: 3,876,612.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
831,257.44 : 1,795,122 = 1,795,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
831,257.44/1,795,122 = 1,795,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
831,257.44x = 1,795,122 × 1,795,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
831,257.44x = 3,222,462,994,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,222,462,994,884/831,257.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,876,612.53
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