Finding the Third Proportional to 801,038 and 1,239,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 801,038 and 1,239,911 is: 1,919,233.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,038 : 1,239,911 = 1,239,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,038/1,239,911 = 1,239,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,038x = 1,239,911 × 1,239,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,038x = 1,537,379,287,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,537,379,287,921/801,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,919,233.90
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