Finding the Third Proportional to 804,717 and 1,747,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,717 and 1,747,831 is: 3,796,257.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,717 : 1,747,831 = 1,747,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,717/1,747,831 = 1,747,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,717x = 1,747,831 × 1,747,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,717x = 3,054,913,204,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,054,913,204,561/804,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,796,257.82
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