Finding the Third Proportional to 803,560 and 1,091,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,560 and 1,091,332 is: 1,482,161.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,560 : 1,091,332 = 1,091,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,560/1,091,332 = 1,091,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,560x = 1,091,332 × 1,091,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,560x = 1,191,005,534,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,191,005,534,224/803,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,482,161.30
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