Finding the Third Proportional to 801,306 and 1,247,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 801,306 and 1,247,913 is: 1,943,435.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,306 : 1,247,913 = 1,247,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,306/1,247,913 = 1,247,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,306x = 1,247,913 × 1,247,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,306x = 1,557,286,855,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,557,286,855,569/801,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,943,435.91
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