Finding the Third Proportional to 832,610 and 1,964,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 832,610 and 1,964,837 is: 4,636,726.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832,610 : 1,964,837 = 1,964,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832,610/1,964,837 = 1,964,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832,610x = 1,964,837 × 1,964,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832,610x = 3,860,584,436,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,860,584,436,569/832,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,636,726.00
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