Finding the Third Proportional to 802,086 and 1,783,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,086 and 1,783,482 is: 3,965,669.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,086 : 1,783,482 = 1,783,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,086/1,783,482 = 1,783,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,086x = 1,783,482 × 1,783,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,086x = 3,180,808,044,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,180,808,044,324/802,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,965,669.57
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