Finding the Third Proportional to 802,873 and 1,174,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,873 and 1,174,163 is: 1,717,156.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,873 : 1,174,163 = 1,174,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,873/1,174,163 = 1,174,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,873x = 1,174,163 × 1,174,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,873x = 1,378,658,750,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,378,658,750,569/802,873 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,717,156.70
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