Finding the Third Proportional to 803,901 and 1,673,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,901 and 1,673,956 is: 3,485,663.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,901 : 1,673,956 = 1,673,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,901/1,673,956 = 1,673,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,901x = 1,673,956 × 1,673,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,901x = 2,802,128,689,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,802,128,689,936/803,901 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,485,663.89
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