Finding the Third Proportional to 803,906 and 1,673,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,906 and 1,673,965 is: 3,485,679.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,906 : 1,673,965 = 1,673,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,906/1,673,965 = 1,673,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,906x = 1,673,965 × 1,673,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,906x = 2,802,158,821,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,802,158,821,225/803,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,485,679.70
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