Finding the Third Proportional to 811,788 and 1,292,858
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Solution
The third proportional to 811,788 and 1,292,858 is: 2,059,012.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
811,788 : 1,292,858 = 1,292,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
811,788/1,292,858 = 1,292,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
811,788x = 1,292,858 × 1,292,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
811,788x = 1,671,481,808,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,671,481,808,164/811,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,059,012.71
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