Finding the Third Proportional to 802,756 and 1,100,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,756 and 1,100,799 is: 1,509,497.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,756 : 1,100,799 = 1,100,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,756/1,100,799 = 1,100,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,756x = 1,100,799 × 1,100,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,756x = 1,211,758,438,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,211,758,438,401/802,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,509,497.83
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