Finding the Third Proportional to 812,966 and 1,207,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 812,966 and 1,207,658 is: 1,793,971.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812,966 : 1,207,658 = 1,207,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812,966/1,207,658 = 1,207,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812,966x = 1,207,658 × 1,207,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812,966x = 1,458,437,844,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,458,437,844,964/812,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,793,971.51
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