Finding the Third Proportional to 831,607 and 1,804,378.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 831,607 and 1,804,378.50 is: 3,915,048.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
831,607 : 1,804,378.50 = 1,804,378.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
831,607/1,804,378.50 = 1,804,378.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
831,607x = 1,804,378.50 × 1,804,378.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
831,607x = 3,255,781,771,262.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,255,781,771,262.25/831,607 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,915,048.54
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