Finding the Third Proportional to 804,880 and 1,675,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,880 and 1,675,760 is: 3,488,931.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,880 : 1,675,760 = 1,675,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,880/1,675,760 = 1,675,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,880x = 1,675,760 × 1,675,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,880x = 2,808,171,577,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,808,171,577,600/804,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,488,931.99
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