Finding the Third Proportional to 801,322 and 1,247,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 801,322 and 1,247,919 is: 1,943,415.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,322 : 1,247,919 = 1,247,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,322/1,247,919 = 1,247,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,322x = 1,247,919 × 1,247,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,322x = 1,557,301,830,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,557,301,830,561/801,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,943,415.79
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