Finding the Third Proportional to 804,254 and 1,732,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,254 and 1,732,072 is: 3,730,256.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,254 : 1,732,072 = 1,732,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,254/1,732,072 = 1,732,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,254x = 1,732,072 × 1,732,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,254x = 3,000,073,413,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,000,073,413,184/804,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,730,256.13
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