Finding the Third Proportional to 804,538 and 1,192,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,538 and 1,192,882 is: 1,768,676.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,538 : 1,192,882 = 1,192,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,538/1,192,882 = 1,192,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,538x = 1,192,882 × 1,192,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,538x = 1,422,967,465,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,422,967,465,924/804,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,768,676.51
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