Finding the Third Proportional to 804,544 and 1,675,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,544 and 1,675,242 is: 3,488,231.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,544 : 1,675,242 = 1,675,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,544/1,675,242 = 1,675,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,544x = 1,675,242 × 1,675,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,544x = 2,806,435,758,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,806,435,758,564/804,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,488,231.54
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