Finding the Third Proportional to 804,598 and 1,192,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,598 and 1,192,972 is: 1,768,811.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,598 : 1,192,972 = 1,192,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,598/1,192,972 = 1,192,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,598x = 1,192,972 × 1,192,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,598x = 1,423,182,192,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,423,182,192,784/804,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,768,811.50
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