Finding the Third Proportional to 811,784 and 1,292,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 811,784 and 1,292,852 is: 2,059,003.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
811,784 : 1,292,852 = 1,292,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
811,784/1,292,852 = 1,292,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
811,784x = 1,292,852 × 1,292,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
811,784x = 1,671,466,293,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,671,466,293,904/811,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,059,003.74
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