Finding the Third Proportional to 802,458 and 1,246,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,458 and 1,246,536 is: 1,936,365.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,458 : 1,246,536 = 1,246,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,458/1,246,536 = 1,246,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,458x = 1,246,536 × 1,246,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,458x = 1,553,851,999,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,553,851,999,296/802,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,936,365.52
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