Finding the Third Proportional to 802,926 and 1,182,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,926 and 1,182,211 is: 1,740,662.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,926 : 1,182,211 = 1,182,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,926/1,182,211 = 1,182,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,926x = 1,182,211 × 1,182,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,926x = 1,397,622,848,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,397,622,848,521/802,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,740,662.09
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