Finding the Third Proportional to 803,874 and 1,244,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,874 and 1,244,163 is: 1,925,602.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,874 : 1,244,163 = 1,244,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,874/1,244,163 = 1,244,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,874x = 1,244,163 × 1,244,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,874x = 1,547,941,570,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,547,941,570,569/803,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,925,602.23
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