Finding the Third Proportional to 803,932 and 1,243,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,932 and 1,243,668 is: 1,923,931.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,932 : 1,243,668 = 1,243,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,932/1,243,668 = 1,243,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,932x = 1,243,668 × 1,243,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,932x = 1,546,710,094,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,546,710,094,224/803,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,923,931.49
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