Finding the Third Proportional to 802,332 and 1,762,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,332 and 1,762,776 is: 3,872,934.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,332 : 1,762,776 = 1,762,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,332/1,762,776 = 1,762,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,332x = 1,762,776 × 1,762,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,332x = 3,107,379,226,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,107,379,226,176/802,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,872,934.43
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