Finding the Third Proportional to 803,044 and 1,174,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,044 and 1,174,382 is: 1,717,431.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,044 : 1,174,382 = 1,174,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,044/1,174,382 = 1,174,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,044x = 1,174,382 × 1,174,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,044x = 1,379,173,081,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,379,173,081,924/803,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,717,431.53
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