Finding the Third Proportional to 804,507 and 1,192,845
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,507 and 1,192,845 is: 1,768,634.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,507 : 1,192,845 = 1,192,845 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,507/1,192,845 = 1,192,845/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,507x = 1,192,845 × 1,192,845 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,507x = 1,422,879,194,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,422,879,194,025/804,507 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,768,634.95
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