Finding the Third Proportional to 808,976 and 1,759,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 808,976 and 1,759,140 is: 3,825,297.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
808,976 : 1,759,140 = 1,759,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
808,976/1,759,140 = 1,759,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
808,976x = 1,759,140 × 1,759,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
808,976x = 3,094,573,539,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,094,573,539,600/808,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,825,297.09
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