Finding the Third Proportional to 803,762 and 1,094,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,762 and 1,094,589 is: 1,490,646.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,762 : 1,094,589 = 1,094,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,762/1,094,589 = 1,094,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,762x = 1,094,589 × 1,094,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,762x = 1,198,125,078,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,198,125,078,921/803,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,490,646.58
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