Finding the Third Proportional to 801,668 and 1,203,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 801,668 and 1,203,544 is: 1,806,880.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,668 : 1,203,544 = 1,203,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,668/1,203,544 = 1,203,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,668x = 1,203,544 × 1,203,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,668x = 1,448,518,159,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,448,518,159,936/801,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,806,880.35
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