Finding the Third Proportional to 807,918 and 1,252,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 807,918 and 1,252,706 is: 1,942,365.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
807,918 : 1,252,706 = 1,252,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
807,918/1,252,706 = 1,252,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
807,918x = 1,252,706 × 1,252,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
807,918x = 1,569,272,322,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,569,272,322,436/807,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,942,365.84
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