Finding the Third Proportional to 804,506 and 1,192,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,506 and 1,192,842 is: 1,768,628.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,506 : 1,192,842 = 1,192,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,506/1,192,842 = 1,192,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,506x = 1,192,842 × 1,192,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,506x = 1,422,872,036,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,422,872,036,964/804,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,768,628.25
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