Finding the Third Proportional to 804,857 and 1,127,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,857 and 1,127,991 is: 1,580,856.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,857 : 1,127,991 = 1,127,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,857/1,127,991 = 1,127,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,857x = 1,127,991 × 1,127,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,857x = 1,272,363,696,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,272,363,696,081/804,857 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,580,856.84
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