Finding the Third Proportional to 802,392 and 1,731,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,392 and 1,731,180 is: 3,735,062.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,392 : 1,731,180 = 1,731,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,392/1,731,180 = 1,731,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,392x = 1,731,180 × 1,731,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,392x = 2,996,984,192,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,996,984,192,400/802,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,735,062.40
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