Finding the Third Proportional to 832,380 and 1,791,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 832,380 and 1,791,012 is: 3,853,677.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832,380 : 1,791,012 = 1,791,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832,380/1,791,012 = 1,791,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832,380x = 1,791,012 × 1,791,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832,380x = 3,207,723,984,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,207,723,984,144/832,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,853,677.39
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