Finding the Third Proportional to 804,766 and 1,740,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,766 and 1,740,206 is: 3,762,978.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,766 : 1,740,206 = 1,740,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,766/1,740,206 = 1,740,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,766x = 1,740,206 × 1,740,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,766x = 3,028,316,922,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,028,316,922,436/804,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,762,978.21
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