Finding the Third Proportional to 804,556 and 1,762,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,556 and 1,762,749 is: 3,862,110.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,556 : 1,762,749 = 1,762,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,556/1,762,749 = 1,762,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,556x = 1,762,749 × 1,762,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,556x = 3,107,284,037,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,107,284,037,001/804,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,862,110.33
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