Finding the Third Proportional to 838,987 and 1,258,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 838,987 and 1,258,571 is: 1,887,992.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
838,987 : 1,258,571 = 1,258,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
838,987/1,258,571 = 1,258,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
838,987x = 1,258,571 × 1,258,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
838,987x = 1,584,000,962,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,584,000,962,041/838,987 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,887,992.26
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