Finding the Third Proportional to 804,572 and 1,192,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,572 and 1,192,941 is: 1,768,776.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,572 : 1,192,941 = 1,192,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,572/1,192,941 = 1,192,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,572x = 1,192,941 × 1,192,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,572x = 1,423,108,229,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,423,108,229,481/804,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,768,776.73
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