Finding the Third Proportional to 808,972 and 1,765,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 808,972 and 1,765,400 is: 3,852,589.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
808,972 : 1,765,400 = 1,765,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
808,972/1,765,400 = 1,765,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
808,972x = 1,765,400 × 1,765,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
808,972x = 3,116,637,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,116,637,160,000/808,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,852,589.66
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