Finding the Third Proportional to 808,490 and 1,347,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 808,490 and 1,347,375 is: 2,245,444.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
808,490 : 1,347,375 = 1,347,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
808,490/1,347,375 = 1,347,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
808,490x = 1,347,375 × 1,347,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
808,490x = 1,815,419,390,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,815,419,390,625/808,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,245,444.46
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