Finding the Third Proportional to 802,441.69 and 1,246,511.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,441.69 and 1,246,511.81 is: 1,936,329.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,441.69 : 1,246,511.81 = 1,246,511.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,441.69/1,246,511.81 = 1,246,511.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,441.69x = 1,246,511.81 × 1,246,511.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,441.69x = 1,553,791,698,702.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,553,791,698,702.04/802,441.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,936,329.73
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