Finding the Third Proportional to 812,730 and 1,195,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 812,730 and 1,195,527 is: 1,758,621.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812,730 : 1,195,527 = 1,195,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812,730/1,195,527 = 1,195,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812,730x = 1,195,527 × 1,195,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812,730x = 1,429,284,807,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,429,284,807,729/812,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,758,621.94
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