Finding the Third Proportional to 802,739 and 1,100,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,739 and 1,100,773 is: 1,509,458.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,739 : 1,100,773 = 1,100,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,739/1,100,773 = 1,100,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,739x = 1,100,773 × 1,100,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,739x = 1,211,701,197,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,211,701,197,529/802,739 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,509,458.49
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