Finding the Third Proportional to 803,792 and 1,091,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,792 and 1,091,652 is: 1,482,602.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,792 : 1,091,652 = 1,091,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,792/1,091,652 = 1,091,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,792x = 1,091,652 × 1,091,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,792x = 1,191,704,089,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,191,704,089,104/803,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,482,602.58
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