Finding the Third Proportional to 804,828 and 1,207,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,828 and 1,207,340 is: 1,811,157.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,828 : 1,207,340 = 1,207,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,828/1,207,340 = 1,207,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,828x = 1,207,340 × 1,207,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,828x = 1,457,669,875,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,457,669,875,600/804,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,811,157.01
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