Finding the Third Proportional to 801,216 and 1,624,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 801,216 and 1,624,560 is: 3,293,987.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,216 : 1,624,560 = 1,624,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,216/1,624,560 = 1,624,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,216x = 1,624,560 × 1,624,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,216x = 2,639,195,193,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,639,195,193,600/801,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,293,987.13
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