Finding the Third Proportional to 804,202 and 1,731,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,202 and 1,731,964 is: 3,730,032.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,202 : 1,731,964 = 1,731,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,202/1,731,964 = 1,731,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,202x = 1,731,964 × 1,731,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,202x = 2,999,699,297,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,999,699,297,296/804,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,730,032.13
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