Finding the Third Proportional to 805,761 and 1,257,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 805,761 and 1,257,681 is: 1,963,065.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
805,761 : 1,257,681 = 1,257,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
805,761/1,257,681 = 1,257,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
805,761x = 1,257,681 × 1,257,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
805,761x = 1,581,761,497,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,581,761,497,761/805,761 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,963,065.35
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