Finding the Third Proportional to 800,176 and 1,737,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 800,176 and 1,737,728 is: 3,773,793.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
800,176 : 1,737,728 = 1,737,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
800,176/1,737,728 = 1,737,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
800,176x = 1,737,728 × 1,737,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
800,176x = 3,019,698,601,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,019,698,601,984/800,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,773,793.02
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