Finding the Third Proportional to 804,550 and 1,192,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,550 and 1,192,908 is: 1,768,727.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,550 : 1,192,908 = 1,192,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,550/1,192,908 = 1,192,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,550x = 1,192,908 × 1,192,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,550x = 1,423,029,496,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,423,029,496,464/804,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,768,727.23
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