Finding the Third Proportional to 812,770 and 1,265,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 812,770 and 1,265,693 is: 1,971,011.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812,770 : 1,265,693 = 1,265,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812,770/1,265,693 = 1,265,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812,770x = 1,265,693 × 1,265,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812,770x = 1,601,978,770,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,601,978,770,249/812,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,971,011.20
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