Finding the Third Proportional to 803,628 and 1,767,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,628 and 1,767,960 is: 3,889,464.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,628 : 1,767,960 = 1,767,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,628/1,767,960 = 1,767,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,628x = 1,767,960 × 1,767,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,628x = 3,125,682,561,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,125,682,561,600/803,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,889,464.48
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