Finding the Third Proportional to 804,576 and 1,675,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,576 and 1,675,900 is: 3,490,833.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,576 : 1,675,900 = 1,675,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,576/1,675,900 = 1,675,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,576x = 1,675,900 × 1,675,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,576x = 2,808,640,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,808,640,810,000/804,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,490,833.45
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