Finding the Third Proportional to 831,264 and 1,804,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 831,264 and 1,804,224 is: 3,915,993.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
831,264 : 1,804,224 = 1,804,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
831,264/1,804,224 = 1,804,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
831,264x = 1,804,224 × 1,804,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
831,264x = 3,255,224,242,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,255,224,242,176/831,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,915,993.29
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