Finding the Third Proportional to 803,460 and 1,245,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,460 and 1,245,104 is: 1,929,509.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,460 : 1,245,104 = 1,245,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,460/1,245,104 = 1,245,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,460x = 1,245,104 × 1,245,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,460x = 1,550,283,970,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,550,283,970,816/803,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,929,509.83
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