Finding the Third Proportional to 804,599 and 1,736,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,599 and 1,736,811 is: 3,749,087.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,599 : 1,736,811 = 1,736,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,599/1,736,811 = 1,736,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,599x = 1,736,811 × 1,736,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,599x = 3,016,512,449,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,016,512,449,721/804,599 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,749,087.99
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