Finding the Third Proportional to 801,040 and 1,201,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 801,040 and 1,201,719 is: 1,802,817.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,040 : 1,201,719 = 1,201,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,040/1,201,719 = 1,201,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,040x = 1,201,719 × 1,201,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,040x = 1,444,128,554,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,444,128,554,961/801,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,802,817.03
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