Finding the Third Proportional to 803,187 and 1,070,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,187 and 1,070,793 is: 1,427,560.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,187 : 1,070,793 = 1,070,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,187/1,070,793 = 1,070,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,187x = 1,070,793 × 1,070,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,187x = 1,146,597,648,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,146,597,648,849/803,187 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,427,560.02
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