Finding the Third Proportional to 812,776 and 1,265,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 812,776 and 1,265,704 is: 1,971,030.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812,776 : 1,265,704 = 1,265,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812,776/1,265,704 = 1,265,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812,776x = 1,265,704 × 1,265,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812,776x = 1,602,006,615,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,602,006,615,616/812,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,971,030.91
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