Finding the Third Proportional to 800,318 and 1,220,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 800,318 and 1,220,802 is: 1,862,206.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
800,318 : 1,220,802 = 1,220,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
800,318/1,220,802 = 1,220,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
800,318x = 1,220,802 × 1,220,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
800,318x = 1,490,357,523,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,490,357,523,204/800,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,862,206.68
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