Finding the Third Proportional to 807,924 and 1,252,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 807,924 and 1,252,713 is: 1,942,373.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
807,924 : 1,252,713 = 1,252,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
807,924/1,252,713 = 1,252,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
807,924x = 1,252,713 × 1,252,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
807,924x = 1,569,289,860,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,569,289,860,369/807,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,942,373.12
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