Finding the Third Proportional to 842,958 and 1,292,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 842,958 and 1,292,598 is: 1,982,079.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
842,958 : 1,292,598 = 1,292,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
842,958/1,292,598 = 1,292,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
842,958x = 1,292,598 × 1,292,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
842,958x = 1,670,809,589,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,670,809,589,604/842,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,982,079.28
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