Finding the Third Proportional to 802,600 and 1,671,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,600 and 1,671,628 is: 3,481,609.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,600 : 1,671,628 = 1,671,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,600/1,671,628 = 1,671,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,600x = 1,671,628 × 1,671,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,600x = 2,794,340,170,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,794,340,170,384/802,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,481,609.98
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