Finding the Third Proportional to 802,548 and 1,709,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,548 and 1,709,100 is: 3,639,686.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,548 : 1,709,100 = 1,709,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,548/1,709,100 = 1,709,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,548x = 1,709,100 × 1,709,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,548x = 2,921,022,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,921,022,810,000/802,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,639,686.11
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