Finding the Third Proportional to 803,552 and 1,215,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,552 and 1,215,694 is: 1,839,223.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,552 : 1,215,694 = 1,215,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,552/1,215,694 = 1,215,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,552x = 1,215,694 × 1,215,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,552x = 1,477,911,901,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,477,911,901,636/803,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,839,223.72
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