Finding the Third Proportional to 801,660 and 1,278,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 801,660 and 1,278,300 is: 2,038,334.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,660 : 1,278,300 = 1,278,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,660/1,278,300 = 1,278,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,660x = 1,278,300 × 1,278,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,660x = 1,634,050,890,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,634,050,890,000/801,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,038,334.07
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