Finding the Third Proportional to 831,604 and 1,264,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 831,604 and 1,264,902 is: 1,923,965.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
831,604 : 1,264,902 = 1,264,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
831,604/1,264,902 = 1,264,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
831,604x = 1,264,902 × 1,264,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
831,604x = 1,599,977,069,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,599,977,069,604/831,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,923,965.10
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