Finding the Third Proportional to 831,343.50 and 1,792,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 831,343.50 and 1,792,413 is: 3,864,520.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
831,343.50 : 1,792,413 = 1,792,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
831,343.50/1,792,413 = 1,792,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
831,343.50x = 1,792,413 × 1,792,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
831,343.50x = 3,212,744,362,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,212,744,362,569/831,343.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,864,520.94
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