Finding the Third Proportional to 841,000 and 1,305,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 841,000 and 1,305,792 is: 2,027,458.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
841,000 : 1,305,792 = 1,305,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
841,000/1,305,792 = 1,305,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
841,000x = 1,305,792 × 1,305,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
841,000x = 1,705,092,747,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,705,092,747,264/841,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,027,458.68
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