Finding the Third Proportional to 832,730 and 1,791,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 832,730 and 1,791,759 is: 3,855,271.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832,730 : 1,791,759 = 1,791,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832,730/1,791,759 = 1,791,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832,730x = 1,791,759 × 1,791,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832,730x = 3,210,400,314,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,210,400,314,081/832,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,855,271.59
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