Finding the Third Proportional to 808,750 and 1,731,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 808,750 and 1,731,104 is: 3,705,373.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
808,750 : 1,731,104 = 1,731,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
808,750/1,731,104 = 1,731,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
808,750x = 1,731,104 × 1,731,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
808,750x = 2,996,721,058,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,996,721,058,816/808,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,705,373.80
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