Finding the Third Proportional to 812,962 and 1,207,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 812,962 and 1,207,652 is: 1,793,962.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812,962 : 1,207,652 = 1,207,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812,962/1,207,652 = 1,207,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812,962x = 1,207,652 × 1,207,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812,962x = 1,458,423,353,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,458,423,353,104/812,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,793,962.51
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