Finding the Third Proportional to 831,722 and 1,693,591
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Solution
The third proportional to 831,722 and 1,693,591 is: 3,448,568.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
831,722 : 1,693,591 = 1,693,591 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
831,722/1,693,591 = 1,693,591/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
831,722x = 1,693,591 × 1,693,591 - Step 4: Simplify right side
831,722x = 2,868,250,475,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,868,250,475,281/831,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,448,568.72
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