Finding the Third Proportional to 806,724 and 1,770,885
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Solution
The third proportional to 806,724 and 1,770,885 is: 3,887,368.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
806,724 : 1,770,885 = 1,770,885 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
806,724/1,770,885 = 1,770,885/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
806,724x = 1,770,885 × 1,770,885 - Step 4: Simplify right side
806,724x = 3,136,033,683,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,136,033,683,225/806,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,887,368.77
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