Finding the Third Proportional to 801,708 and 1,669,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 801,708 and 1,669,755 is: 3,477,677.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,708 : 1,669,755 = 1,669,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,708/1,669,755 = 1,669,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,708x = 1,669,755 × 1,669,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,708x = 2,788,081,760,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,788,081,760,025/801,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,477,677.36
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