Finding the Third Proportional to 803,380 and 1,101,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,380 and 1,101,623 is: 1,510,584.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,380 : 1,101,623 = 1,101,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,380/1,101,623 = 1,101,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,380x = 1,101,623 × 1,101,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,380x = 1,213,573,234,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,213,573,234,129/803,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,510,584.32
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