Finding the Third Proportional to 832,284 and 1,795,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 832,284 and 1,795,680 is: 3,874,238.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832,284 : 1,795,680 = 1,795,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832,284/1,795,680 = 1,795,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832,284x = 1,795,680 × 1,795,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832,284x = 3,224,466,662,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,224,466,662,400/832,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,874,238.44
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