Finding the Third Proportional to 811,786 and 1,292,855
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Solution
The third proportional to 811,786 and 1,292,855 is: 2,059,008.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
811,786 : 1,292,855 = 1,292,855 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
811,786/1,292,855 = 1,292,855/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
811,786x = 1,292,855 × 1,292,855 - Step 4: Simplify right side
811,786x = 1,671,474,051,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,671,474,051,025/811,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,059,008.23
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