Finding the Third Proportional to 804,676 and 1,495,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,676 and 1,495,232 is: 2,778,408.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,676 : 1,495,232 = 1,495,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,676/1,495,232 = 1,495,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,676x = 1,495,232 × 1,495,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,676x = 2,235,718,733,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,235,718,733,824/804,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,778,408.62
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