Finding the Third Proportional to 800,320 and 1,220,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 800,320 and 1,220,806 is: 1,862,214.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
800,320 : 1,220,806 = 1,220,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
800,320/1,220,806 = 1,220,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
800,320x = 1,220,806 × 1,220,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
800,320x = 1,490,367,289,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,490,367,289,636/800,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,862,214.23
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