Finding the Third Proportional to 802,348 and 1,708,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,348 and 1,708,664 is: 3,638,736.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,348 : 1,708,664 = 1,708,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,348/1,708,664 = 1,708,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,348x = 1,708,664 × 1,708,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,348x = 2,919,532,664,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,919,532,664,896/802,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,638,736.14
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