Finding the Third Proportional to 803,766 and 1,733,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,766 and 1,733,727 is: 3,739,657.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,766 : 1,733,727 = 1,733,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,766/1,733,727 = 1,733,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,766x = 1,733,727 × 1,733,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,766x = 3,005,809,310,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,005,809,310,529/803,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,739,657.20
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