Finding the Third Proportional to 831,904 and 1,789,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 831,904 and 1,789,904 is: 3,851,113.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
831,904 : 1,789,904 = 1,789,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
831,904/1,789,904 = 1,789,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
831,904x = 1,789,904 × 1,789,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
831,904x = 3,203,756,329,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,203,756,329,216/831,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,851,113.02
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