Finding the Third Proportional to 832,768 and 1,791,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 832,768 and 1,791,868 is: 3,855,564.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832,768 : 1,791,868 = 1,791,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832,768/1,791,868 = 1,791,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832,768x = 1,791,868 × 1,791,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832,768x = 3,210,790,929,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,210,790,929,424/832,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,855,564.73
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