Finding the Third Proportional to 801,291 and 1,239,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 801,291 and 1,239,060 is: 1,915,995.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,291 : 1,239,060 = 1,239,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,291/1,239,060 = 1,239,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,291x = 1,239,060 × 1,239,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,291x = 1,535,269,683,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,535,269,683,600/801,291 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,915,995.17
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