Finding the Third Proportional to 800,336 and 1,220,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 800,336 and 1,220,832 is: 1,862,256.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
800,336 : 1,220,832 = 1,220,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
800,336/1,220,832 = 1,220,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
800,336x = 1,220,832 × 1,220,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
800,336x = 1,490,430,772,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,490,430,772,224/800,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,862,256.32
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