Finding the Third Proportional to 803,666 and 1,213,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,666 and 1,213,651 is: 1,832,787.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,666 : 1,213,651 = 1,213,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,666/1,213,651 = 1,213,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,666x = 1,213,651 × 1,213,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,666x = 1,472,948,749,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,472,948,749,801/803,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,832,787.19
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