Finding the Third Proportional to 811,942 and 1,262,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 811,942 and 1,262,106 is: 1,961,853.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
811,942 : 1,262,106 = 1,262,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
811,942/1,262,106 = 1,262,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
811,942x = 1,262,106 × 1,262,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
811,942x = 1,592,911,555,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,592,911,555,236/811,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,961,853.87
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