Finding the Third Proportional to 806,859 and 1,755,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 806,859 and 1,755,648 is: 3,820,122.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
806,859 : 1,755,648 = 1,755,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
806,859/1,755,648 = 1,755,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
806,859x = 1,755,648 × 1,755,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
806,859x = 3,082,299,899,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,082,299,899,904/806,859 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,820,122.10
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