Finding the Third Proportional to 801,216 and 1,872,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 801,216 and 1,872,576 is: 4,376,523.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,216 : 1,872,576 = 1,872,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,216/1,872,576 = 1,872,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,216x = 1,872,576 × 1,872,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,216x = 3,506,540,875,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,506,540,875,776/801,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,376,523.78
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