Finding the Third Proportional to 801,044 and 1,201,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 801,044 and 1,201,725 is: 1,802,826.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,044 : 1,201,725 = 1,201,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,044/1,201,725 = 1,201,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,044x = 1,201,725 × 1,201,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,044x = 1,444,142,975,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,444,142,975,625/801,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,802,826.03
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