Finding the Third Proportional to 808,482 and 1,725,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 808,482 and 1,725,420 is: 3,682,301.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
808,482 : 1,725,420 = 1,725,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
808,482/1,725,420 = 1,725,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
808,482x = 1,725,420 × 1,725,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
808,482x = 2,977,074,176,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,977,074,176,400/808,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,682,301.12
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