Finding the Third Proportional to 804,334 and 1,179,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,334 and 1,179,437 is: 1,729,470.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,334 : 1,179,437 = 1,179,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,334/1,179,437 = 1,179,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,334x = 1,179,437 × 1,179,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,334x = 1,391,071,636,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,391,071,636,969/804,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,729,470.14
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