Finding the Third Proportional to 803,424 and 1,101,671
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,424 and 1,101,671 is: 1,510,633.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,424 : 1,101,671 = 1,101,671 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,424/1,101,671 = 1,101,671/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,424x = 1,101,671 × 1,101,671 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,424x = 1,213,678,992,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,213,678,992,241/803,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,510,633.23
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