Finding the Third Proportional to 803,844 and 1,758,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,844 and 1,758,348 is: 3,846,253.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,844 : 1,758,348 = 1,758,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,844/1,758,348 = 1,758,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,844x = 1,758,348 × 1,758,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,844x = 3,091,787,689,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,091,787,689,104/803,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,846,253.36
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