Finding the Third Proportional to 803,422 and 1,101,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,422 and 1,101,669 is: 1,510,631.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,422 : 1,101,669 = 1,101,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,422/1,101,669 = 1,101,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,422x = 1,101,669 × 1,101,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,422x = 1,213,674,585,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,213,674,585,561/803,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,510,631.51
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