Finding the Third Proportional to 803,564 and 1,091,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,564 and 1,091,338 is: 1,482,170.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,564 : 1,091,338 = 1,091,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,564/1,091,338 = 1,091,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,564x = 1,091,338 × 1,091,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,564x = 1,191,018,630,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,191,018,630,244/803,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,482,170.22
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