Finding the Third Proportional to 832,621 and 1,964,864.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 832,621 and 1,964,864.50 is: 4,636,794.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832,621 : 1,964,864.50 = 1,964,864.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832,621/1,964,864.50 = 1,964,864.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832,621x = 1,964,864.50 × 1,964,864.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832,621x = 3,860,692,503,360.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,860,692,503,360.25/832,621 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,636,794.54
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