Finding the Third Proportional to 800,329 and 1,220,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 800,329 and 1,220,820 is: 1,862,236.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
800,329 : 1,220,820 = 1,220,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
800,329/1,220,820 = 1,220,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
800,329x = 1,220,820 × 1,220,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
800,329x = 1,490,401,472,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,490,401,472,400/800,329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,862,236.00
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