Finding the Third Proportional to 831,634 and 1,791,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 831,634 and 1,791,167 is: 3,857,801.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
831,634 : 1,791,167 = 1,791,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
831,634/1,791,167 = 1,791,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
831,634x = 1,791,167 × 1,791,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
831,634x = 3,208,279,221,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,208,279,221,889/831,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,857,801.90
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