Finding the Third Proportional to 801,703 and 1,669,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 801,703 and 1,669,744 is: 3,477,653.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,703 : 1,669,744 = 1,669,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,703/1,669,744 = 1,669,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,703x = 1,669,744 × 1,669,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,703x = 2,788,045,025,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,788,045,025,536/801,703 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,477,653.23
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