Finding the Third Proportional to 803,904 and 1,279,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,904 and 1,279,656 is: 2,036,958.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,904 : 1,279,656 = 1,279,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,904/1,279,656 = 1,279,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,904x = 1,279,656 × 1,279,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,904x = 1,637,519,478,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,637,519,478,336/803,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,036,958.99
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