Finding the Third Proportional to 804,750 and 1,207,221
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,750 and 1,207,221 is: 1,810,975.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,750 : 1,207,221 = 1,207,221 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,750/1,207,221 = 1,207,221/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,750x = 1,207,221 × 1,207,221 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,750x = 1,457,382,542,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,457,382,542,841/804,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,810,975.51
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