Finding the Third Proportional to 802,888 and 1,174,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,888 and 1,174,189 is: 1,717,200.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,888 : 1,174,189 = 1,174,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,888/1,174,189 = 1,174,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,888x = 1,174,189 × 1,174,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,888x = 1,378,719,807,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,378,719,807,721/802,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,717,200.67
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