Finding the Third Proportional to 801,488 and 1,199,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 801,488 and 1,199,720 is: 1,795,819.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,488 : 1,199,720 = 1,199,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,488/1,199,720 = 1,199,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,488x = 1,199,720 × 1,199,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,488x = 1,439,328,078,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,439,328,078,400/801,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,795,819.87
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