Finding the Third Proportional to 801,314 and 1,199,427
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Solution
The third proportional to 801,314 and 1,199,427 is: 1,795,332.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,314 : 1,199,427 = 1,199,427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,314/1,199,427 = 1,199,427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,314x = 1,199,427 × 1,199,427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,314x = 1,438,625,128,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,438,625,128,329/801,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,795,332.58
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