Finding the Third Proportional to 836,694 and 1,722,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 836,694 and 1,722,906 is: 3,547,778.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
836,694 : 1,722,906 = 1,722,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
836,694/1,722,906 = 1,722,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
836,694x = 1,722,906 × 1,722,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
836,694x = 2,968,405,084,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,968,405,084,836/836,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,547,778.62
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