Finding the Third Proportional to 800,994 and 1,749,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 800,994 and 1,749,687 is: 3,822,006.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
800,994 : 1,749,687 = 1,749,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
800,994/1,749,687 = 1,749,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
800,994x = 1,749,687 × 1,749,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
800,994x = 3,061,404,597,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,061,404,597,969/800,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,822,006.90
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