Finding the Third Proportional to 841,896 and 1,263,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 841,896 and 1,263,804 is: 1,897,147.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
841,896 : 1,263,804 = 1,263,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
841,896/1,263,804 = 1,263,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
841,896x = 1,263,804 × 1,263,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
841,896x = 1,597,200,550,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,597,200,550,416/841,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,897,147.09
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