Finding the Third Proportional to 804,596 and 1,215,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,596 and 1,215,098 is: 1,835,036.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,596 : 1,215,098 = 1,215,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,596/1,215,098 = 1,215,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,596x = 1,215,098 × 1,215,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,596x = 1,476,463,149,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,476,463,149,604/804,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,835,036.65
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