Finding the Third Proportional to 831,690 and 1,750,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 831,690 and 1,750,320 is: 3,683,608.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
831,690 : 1,750,320 = 1,750,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
831,690/1,750,320 = 1,750,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
831,690x = 1,750,320 × 1,750,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
831,690x = 3,063,620,102,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,063,620,102,400/831,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,683,608.20
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