Finding the Third Proportional to 832,572 and 1,791,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 832,572 and 1,791,528 is: 3,855,009.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832,572 : 1,791,528 = 1,791,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832,572/1,791,528 = 1,791,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832,572x = 1,791,528 × 1,791,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832,572x = 3,209,572,574,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,209,572,574,784/832,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,855,009.03
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