Finding the Third Proportional to 804,814 and 1,207,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,814 and 1,207,319 is: 1,811,125.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,814 : 1,207,319 = 1,207,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,814/1,207,319 = 1,207,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,814x = 1,207,319 × 1,207,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,814x = 1,457,619,167,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,457,619,167,761/804,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,811,125.51
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