Finding the Third Proportional to 832,522 and 1,783,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 832,522 and 1,783,170 is: 3,819,352.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832,522 : 1,783,170 = 1,783,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832,522/1,783,170 = 1,783,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832,522x = 1,783,170 × 1,783,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832,522x = 3,179,695,248,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,179,695,248,900/832,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,819,352.82
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