Finding the Third Proportional to 832,794 and 1,246,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 832,794 and 1,246,903 is: 1,866,928.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832,794 : 1,246,903 = 1,246,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832,794/1,246,903 = 1,246,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832,794x = 1,246,903 × 1,246,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832,794x = 1,554,767,091,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,554,767,091,409/832,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,866,928.79
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