Finding the Third Proportional to 808,747 and 1,731,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 808,747 and 1,731,101 is: 3,705,374.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
808,747 : 1,731,101 = 1,731,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
808,747/1,731,101 = 1,731,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
808,747x = 1,731,101 × 1,731,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
808,747x = 2,996,710,672,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,996,710,672,201/808,747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,705,374.70
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