Finding the Third Proportional to 804,586 and 1,702,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,586 and 1,702,484 is: 3,602,413.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,586 : 1,702,484 = 1,702,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,586/1,702,484 = 1,702,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,586x = 1,702,484 × 1,702,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,586x = 2,898,451,770,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,898,451,770,256/804,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,602,413.88
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