Finding the Third Proportional to 807,898 and 1,228,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 807,898 and 1,228,634 is: 1,868,480.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
807,898 : 1,228,634 = 1,228,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
807,898/1,228,634 = 1,228,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
807,898x = 1,228,634 × 1,228,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
807,898x = 1,509,541,505,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,509,541,505,956/807,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,868,480.31
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