Finding the Third Proportional to 832,728 and 1,791,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 832,728 and 1,791,760 is: 3,855,285.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832,728 : 1,791,760 = 1,791,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832,728/1,791,760 = 1,791,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832,728x = 1,791,760 × 1,791,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832,728x = 3,210,403,897,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,210,403,897,600/832,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,855,285.16
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