Finding the Third Proportional to 800,508 and 1,238,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 800,508 and 1,238,170 is: 1,915,115.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
800,508 : 1,238,170 = 1,238,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
800,508/1,238,170 = 1,238,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
800,508x = 1,238,170 × 1,238,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
800,508x = 1,533,064,948,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,533,064,948,900/800,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,915,115.09
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