Finding the Third Proportional to 802,920 and 1,744,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,920 and 1,744,512 is: 3,790,317.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,920 : 1,744,512 = 1,744,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,920/1,744,512 = 1,744,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,920x = 1,744,512 × 1,744,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,920x = 3,043,322,118,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,043,322,118,144/802,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,790,317.99
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