Finding the Third Proportional to 812,772 and 1,265,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 812,772 and 1,265,694 is: 1,971,009.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812,772 : 1,265,694 = 1,265,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812,772/1,265,694 = 1,265,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812,772x = 1,265,694 × 1,265,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812,772x = 1,601,981,301,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,601,981,301,636/812,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,971,009.46
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