Finding the Third Proportional to 807,990 and 1,196,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 807,990 and 1,196,367 is: 1,771,425.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
807,990 : 1,196,367 = 1,196,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
807,990/1,196,367 = 1,196,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
807,990x = 1,196,367 × 1,196,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
807,990x = 1,431,293,998,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,431,293,998,689/807,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,771,425.39
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