Finding the Third Proportional to 801,180 and 1,247,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 801,180 and 1,247,724 is: 1,943,152.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,180 : 1,247,724 = 1,247,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,180/1,247,724 = 1,247,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,180x = 1,247,724 × 1,247,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,180x = 1,556,815,180,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,556,815,180,176/801,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,943,152.82
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