Finding the Third Proportional to 804,840 and 1,705,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,840 and 1,705,623 is: 3,614,569.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,840 : 1,705,623 = 1,705,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,840/1,705,623 = 1,705,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,840x = 1,705,623 × 1,705,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,840x = 2,909,149,818,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,909,149,818,129/804,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,614,569.13
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