Finding the Third Proportional to 838,403 and 1,122,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 838,403 and 1,122,430 is: 1,502,677.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
838,403 : 1,122,430 = 1,122,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
838,403/1,122,430 = 1,122,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
838,403x = 1,122,430 × 1,122,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
838,403x = 1,259,849,104,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,259,849,104,900/838,403 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,502,677.24
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