Finding the Third Proportional to 832,377 and 1,791,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 832,377 and 1,791,084 is: 3,854,001.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832,377 : 1,791,084 = 1,791,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832,377/1,791,084 = 1,791,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832,377x = 1,791,084 × 1,791,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832,377x = 3,207,981,895,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,207,981,895,056/832,377 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,854,001.13
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