Finding the Third Proportional to 807,056 and 1,206,277
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Solution
The third proportional to 807,056 and 1,206,277 is: 1,802,977.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
807,056 : 1,206,277 = 1,206,277 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
807,056/1,206,277 = 1,206,277/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
807,056x = 1,206,277 × 1,206,277 - Step 4: Simplify right side
807,056x = 1,455,104,200,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,455,104,200,729/807,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,802,977.99
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