Finding the Third Proportional to 801,162 and 1,247,697
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Solution
The third proportional to 801,162 and 1,247,697 is: 1,943,112.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,162 : 1,247,697 = 1,247,697 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,162/1,247,697 = 1,247,697/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,162x = 1,247,697 × 1,247,697 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,162x = 1,556,747,803,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,556,747,803,809/801,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,943,112.38
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