Finding the Third Proportional to 801,702 and 1,669,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 801,702 and 1,669,743 is: 3,477,653.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,702 : 1,669,743 = 1,669,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,702/1,669,743 = 1,669,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,702x = 1,669,743 × 1,669,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,702x = 2,788,041,686,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,788,041,686,049/801,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,477,653.40
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