Finding the Third Proportional to 831,948 and 1,703,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 831,948 and 1,703,325 is: 3,487,376.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
831,948 : 1,703,325 = 1,703,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
831,948/1,703,325 = 1,703,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
831,948x = 1,703,325 × 1,703,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
831,948x = 2,901,316,055,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,901,316,055,625/831,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,487,376.68
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