Finding the Third Proportional to 803,254 and 1,070,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,254 and 1,070,886 is: 1,427,688.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,254 : 1,070,886 = 1,070,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,254/1,070,886 = 1,070,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,254x = 1,070,886 × 1,070,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,254x = 1,146,796,824,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,146,796,824,996/803,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,427,688.91
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