Finding the Third Proportional to 808,072 and 1,757,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 808,072 and 1,757,624 is: 3,822,978.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
808,072 : 1,757,624 = 1,757,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
808,072/1,757,624 = 1,757,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
808,072x = 1,757,624 × 1,757,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
808,072x = 3,089,242,125,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,089,242,125,376/808,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,822,978.80
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