Finding the Third Proportional to 803,768 and 1,733,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,768 and 1,733,732 is: 3,739,669.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,768 : 1,733,732 = 1,733,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,768/1,733,732 = 1,733,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,768x = 1,733,732 × 1,733,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,768x = 3,005,826,647,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,005,826,647,824/803,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,739,669.47
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