Finding the Third Proportional to 801,144 and 1,624,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 801,144 and 1,624,392 is: 3,293,601.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,144 : 1,624,392 = 1,624,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,144/1,624,392 = 1,624,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,144x = 1,624,392 × 1,624,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,144x = 2,638,649,369,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,638,649,369,664/801,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,293,601.86
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