Finding the Third Proportional to 804,792 and 1,207,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,792 and 1,207,284 is: 1,811,070.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,792 : 1,207,284 = 1,207,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,792/1,207,284 = 1,207,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,792x = 1,207,284 × 1,207,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,792x = 1,457,534,656,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,457,534,656,656/804,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,811,070.01
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