Finding the Third Proportional to 804,790 and 1,207,281
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,790 and 1,207,281 is: 1,811,065.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,790 : 1,207,281 = 1,207,281 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,790/1,207,281 = 1,207,281/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,790x = 1,207,281 × 1,207,281 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,790x = 1,457,527,412,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,457,527,412,961/804,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,811,065.51
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