Finding the Third Proportional to 804,518 and 1,192,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,518 and 1,192,859 is: 1,768,652.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,518 : 1,192,859 = 1,192,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,518/1,192,859 = 1,192,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,518x = 1,192,859 × 1,192,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,518x = 1,422,912,593,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,422,912,593,881/804,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,768,652.28
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