Finding the Third Proportional to 804,566 and 1,192,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,566 and 1,192,924 is: 1,768,739.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,566 : 1,192,924 = 1,192,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,566/1,192,924 = 1,192,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,566x = 1,192,924 × 1,192,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,566x = 1,423,067,669,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,423,067,669,776/804,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,768,739.51
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