Finding the Third Proportional to 804,564 and 1,675,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,564 and 1,675,868 is: 3,490,752.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,564 : 1,675,868 = 1,675,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,564/1,675,868 = 1,675,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,564x = 1,675,868 × 1,675,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,564x = 2,808,533,553,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,808,533,553,424/804,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,490,752.20
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