Finding the Third Proportional to 832,234 and 1,790,870
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Solution
The third proportional to 832,234 and 1,790,870 is: 3,853,742.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832,234 : 1,790,870 = 1,790,870 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832,234/1,790,870 = 1,790,870/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832,234x = 1,790,870 × 1,790,870 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832,234x = 3,207,215,356,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,207,215,356,900/832,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,853,742.29
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