Finding the Third Proportional to 802,248 and 1,269,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,248 and 1,269,792 is: 2,009,817.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,248 : 1,269,792 = 1,269,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,248/1,269,792 = 1,269,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,248x = 1,269,792 × 1,269,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,248x = 1,612,371,723,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,612,371,723,264/802,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,009,817.07
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