Finding the Third Proportional to 801,714 and 1,669,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 801,714 and 1,669,767 is: 3,477,701.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,714 : 1,669,767 = 1,669,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,714/1,669,767 = 1,669,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,714x = 1,669,767 × 1,669,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,714x = 2,788,121,834,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,788,121,834,289/801,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,477,701.32
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