Finding the Third Proportional to 831,708 and 1,750,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 831,708 and 1,750,329 is: 3,683,566.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
831,708 : 1,750,329 = 1,750,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
831,708/1,750,329 = 1,750,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
831,708x = 1,750,329 × 1,750,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
831,708x = 3,063,651,608,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,063,651,608,241/831,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,683,566.36
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