Finding the Third Proportional to 803,520 and 1,243,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,520 and 1,243,296 is: 1,923,766.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,520 : 1,243,296 = 1,243,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,520/1,243,296 = 1,243,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,520x = 1,243,296 × 1,243,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,520x = 1,545,784,943,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,545,784,943,616/803,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,923,766.61
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