Finding the Third Proportional to 803,862 and 1,244,139.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,862 and 1,244,139.75 is: 1,925,559.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,862 : 1,244,139.75 = 1,244,139.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,862/1,244,139.75 = 1,244,139.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,862x = 1,244,139.75 × 1,244,139.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,862x = 1,547,883,717,530.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,547,883,717,530.06/803,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,925,559.01
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