Finding the Third Proportional to 835,560 and 1,272,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 835,560 and 1,272,924 is: 1,939,221.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
835,560 : 1,272,924 = 1,272,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
835,560/1,272,924 = 1,272,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
835,560x = 1,272,924 × 1,272,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
835,560x = 1,620,335,509,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,620,335,509,776/835,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,939,221.01
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