Finding the Third Proportional to 802,896 and 1,211,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,896 and 1,211,148 is: 1,826,985.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,896 : 1,211,148 = 1,211,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,896/1,211,148 = 1,211,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,896x = 1,211,148 × 1,211,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,896x = 1,466,879,477,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,466,879,477,904/802,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,826,985.66
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