Finding the Third Proportional to 802,732 and 1,243,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,732 and 1,243,626 is: 1,926,677.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,732 : 1,243,626 = 1,243,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,732/1,243,626 = 1,243,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,732x = 1,243,626 × 1,243,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,732x = 1,546,605,627,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,546,605,627,876/802,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,926,677.43
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