Finding the Third Proportional to 812,964 and 1,207,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 812,964 and 1,207,655 is: 1,793,967.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812,964 : 1,207,655 = 1,207,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812,964/1,207,655 = 1,207,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812,964x = 1,207,655 × 1,207,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812,964x = 1,458,430,599,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,458,430,599,025/812,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,793,967.01
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