Finding the Third Proportional to 804,318 and 1,244,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,318 and 1,244,263 is: 1,924,848.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,318 : 1,244,263 = 1,244,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,318/1,244,263 = 1,244,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,318x = 1,244,263 × 1,244,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,318x = 1,548,190,413,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,548,190,413,169/804,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,924,848.65
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