Finding the Third Proportional to 804,590 and 1,675,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,590 and 1,675,317 is: 3,488,344.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,590 : 1,675,317 = 1,675,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,590/1,675,317 = 1,675,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,590x = 1,675,317 × 1,675,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,590x = 2,806,687,050,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,806,687,050,489/804,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,488,344.44
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