Finding the Third Proportional to 838,780 and 1,795,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 838,780 and 1,795,110 is: 3,841,793.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
838,780 : 1,795,110 = 1,795,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
838,780/1,795,110 = 1,795,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
838,780x = 1,795,110 × 1,795,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
838,780x = 3,222,419,912,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,222,419,912,100/838,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,841,793.93
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