Finding the Third Proportional to 804,599 and 1,675,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,599 and 1,675,940 is: 3,490,900.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,599 : 1,675,940 = 1,675,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,599/1,675,940 = 1,675,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,599x = 1,675,940 × 1,675,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,599x = 2,808,774,883,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,808,774,883,600/804,599 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,490,900.29
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