Finding the Third Proportional to 801,495 and 1,199,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 801,495 and 1,199,730 is: 1,795,834.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,495 : 1,199,730 = 1,199,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,495/1,199,730 = 1,199,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,495x = 1,199,730 × 1,199,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,495x = 1,439,352,072,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,439,352,072,900/801,495 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,795,834.13
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