Finding the Third Proportional to 804,597 and 1,736,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,597 and 1,736,807 is: 3,749,080.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,597 : 1,736,807 = 1,736,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,597/1,736,807 = 1,736,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,597x = 1,736,807 × 1,736,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,597x = 3,016,498,555,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,016,498,555,249/804,597 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,749,080.04
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