Finding the Third Proportional to 802,992 and 1,244,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 802,992 and 1,244,088 is: 1,927,484.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
802,992 : 1,244,088 = 1,244,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
802,992/1,244,088 = 1,244,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
802,992x = 1,244,088 × 1,244,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
802,992x = 1,547,754,951,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,547,754,951,744/802,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,927,484.90
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