Finding the Third Proportional to 801,338 and 1,727,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 801,338 and 1,727,090 is: 3,722,324.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,338 : 1,727,090 = 1,727,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,338/1,727,090 = 1,727,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,338x = 1,727,090 × 1,727,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,338x = 2,982,839,868,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,982,839,868,100/801,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,722,324.25
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