Finding the Third Proportional to 812,826 and 1,207,491
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Solution
The third proportional to 812,826 and 1,207,491 is: 1,793,784.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812,826 : 1,207,491 = 1,207,491 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812,826/1,207,491 = 1,207,491/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812,826x = 1,207,491 × 1,207,491 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812,826x = 1,458,034,515,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,458,034,515,081/812,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,793,784.30
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