Finding the Third Proportional to 832,806 and 1,808,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 832,806 and 1,808,313 is: 3,926,479.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832,806 : 1,808,313 = 1,808,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832,806/1,808,313 = 1,808,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832,806x = 1,808,313 × 1,808,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832,806x = 3,269,995,905,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,269,995,905,969/832,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,926,479.76
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