Finding the Third Proportional to 832,732 and 1,791,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 832,732 and 1,791,764 is: 3,855,283.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832,732 : 1,791,764 = 1,791,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832,732/1,791,764 = 1,791,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832,732x = 1,791,764 × 1,791,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832,732x = 3,210,418,231,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,210,418,231,696/832,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,855,283.85
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