Finding the Third Proportional to 804,462 and 1,180,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,462 and 1,180,394 is: 1,732,002.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,462 : 1,180,394 = 1,180,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,462/1,180,394 = 1,180,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,462x = 1,180,394 × 1,180,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,462x = 1,393,329,995,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,393,329,995,236/804,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,732,002.25
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