Finding the Third Proportional to 804,782 and 1,207,269
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,782 and 1,207,269 is: 1,811,047.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,782 : 1,207,269 = 1,207,269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,782/1,207,269 = 1,207,269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,782x = 1,207,269 × 1,207,269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,782x = 1,457,498,438,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,457,498,438,361/804,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,811,047.51
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