Finding the Third Proportional to 803,466 and 1,101,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,466 and 1,101,729 is: 1,510,713.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,466 : 1,101,729 = 1,101,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,466/1,101,729 = 1,101,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,466x = 1,101,729 × 1,101,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,466x = 1,213,806,789,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,213,806,789,441/803,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,510,713.32
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