Finding the Third Proportional to 802,900 and 1,211,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,900 and 1,211,154 is: 1,826,994.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,900 : 1,211,154 = 1,211,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,900/1,211,154 = 1,211,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,900x = 1,211,154 × 1,211,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,900x = 1,466,894,011,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,466,894,011,716/802,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,826,994.66
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