Finding the Third Proportional to 801,312 and 1,199,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 801,312 and 1,199,424 is: 1,795,328.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,312 : 1,199,424 = 1,199,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,312/1,199,424 = 1,199,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,312x = 1,199,424 × 1,199,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,312x = 1,438,617,931,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,438,617,931,776/801,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,795,328.08
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