Finding the Third Proportional to 804,528 and 1,192,887
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,528 and 1,192,887 is: 1,768,713.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,528 : 1,192,887 = 1,192,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,528/1,192,887 = 1,192,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,528x = 1,192,887 × 1,192,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,528x = 1,422,979,394,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,422,979,394,769/804,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,768,713.33
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