Finding the Third Proportional to 802,416 and 1,731,223.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,416 and 1,731,223.50 is: 3,735,138.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,416 : 1,731,223.50 = 1,731,223.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,416/1,731,223.50 = 1,731,223.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,416x = 1,731,223.50 × 1,731,223.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,416x = 2,997,134,806,952.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,997,134,806,952.25/802,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,735,138.39
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