Finding the Third Proportional to 802,254 and 1,761,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,254 and 1,761,952 is: 3,869,690.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,254 : 1,761,952 = 1,761,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,254/1,761,952 = 1,761,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,254x = 1,761,952 × 1,761,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,254x = 3,104,474,850,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,104,474,850,304/802,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,869,690.71
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