Finding the Third Proportional to 802,662 and 1,070,577
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,662 and 1,070,577 is: 1,427,917.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,662 : 1,070,577 = 1,070,577 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,662/1,070,577 = 1,070,577/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,662x = 1,070,577 × 1,070,577 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,662x = 1,146,135,112,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,146,135,112,929/802,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,427,917.50
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