Finding the Third Proportional to 803,892 and 1,673,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,892 and 1,673,941 is: 3,485,640.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,892 : 1,673,941 = 1,673,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,892/1,673,941 = 1,673,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,892x = 1,673,941 × 1,673,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,892x = 2,802,078,471,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,802,078,471,481/803,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,485,640.45
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