Finding the Third Proportional to 804,537 and 1,192,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,537 and 1,192,881 is: 1,768,675.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,537 : 1,192,881 = 1,192,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,537/1,192,881 = 1,192,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,537x = 1,192,881 × 1,192,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,537x = 1,422,965,080,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,422,965,080,161/804,537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,768,675.75
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