Finding the Third Proportional to 802,053 and 1,783,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,053 and 1,783,431 is: 3,965,605.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,053 : 1,783,431 = 1,783,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,053/1,783,431 = 1,783,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,053x = 1,783,431 × 1,783,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,053x = 3,180,626,131,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,180,626,131,761/802,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,965,605.93
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