Finding the Third Proportional to 806,534 and 1,237,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 806,534 and 1,237,908 is: 1,900,002.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
806,534 : 1,237,908 = 1,237,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
806,534/1,237,908 = 1,237,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
806,534x = 1,237,908 × 1,237,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
806,534x = 1,532,416,216,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,532,416,216,464/806,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,900,002.00
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