Finding the Third Proportional to 806,576 and 1,238,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 806,576 and 1,238,063 is: 1,900,378.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
806,576 : 1,238,063 = 1,238,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
806,576/1,238,063 = 1,238,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
806,576x = 1,238,063 × 1,238,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
806,576x = 1,532,799,991,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,532,799,991,969/806,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,900,378.88
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