Finding the Third Proportional to 804,588 and 1,675,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,588 and 1,675,313 is: 3,488,336.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,588 : 1,675,313 = 1,675,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,588/1,675,313 = 1,675,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,588x = 1,675,313 × 1,675,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,588x = 2,806,673,647,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,806,673,647,969/804,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,488,336.45
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