Finding the Third Proportional to 804,581 and 1,675,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,581 and 1,675,299 is: 3,488,308.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,581 : 1,675,299 = 1,675,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,581/1,675,299 = 1,675,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,581x = 1,675,299 × 1,675,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,581x = 2,806,626,739,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,806,626,739,401/804,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,488,308.50
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