Finding the Third Proportional to 808,422 and 1,347,289
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Solution
The third proportional to 808,422 and 1,347,289 is: 2,245,346.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
808,422 : 1,347,289 = 1,347,289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
808,422/1,347,289 = 1,347,289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
808,422x = 1,347,289 × 1,347,289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
808,422x = 1,815,187,649,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,815,187,649,521/808,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,245,346.67
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