Finding the Third Proportional to 804,533 and 1,762,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,533 and 1,762,683 is: 3,861,931.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,533 : 1,762,683 = 1,762,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,533/1,762,683 = 1,762,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,533x = 1,762,683 × 1,762,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,533x = 3,107,051,358,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,107,051,358,489/804,533 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,861,931.53
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