Finding the Third Proportional to 832,752 and 1,791,796.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 832,752 and 1,791,796.50 is: 3,855,331.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832,752 : 1,791,796.50 = 1,791,796.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832,752/1,791,796.50 = 1,791,796.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832,752x = 1,791,796.50 × 1,791,796.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832,752x = 3,210,534,697,412.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,210,534,697,412.25/832,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,855,331.12
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