Finding the Third Proportional to 843,058 and 1,264,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 843,058 and 1,264,606 is: 1,896,937.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
843,058 : 1,264,606 = 1,264,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
843,058/1,264,606 = 1,264,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
843,058x = 1,264,606 × 1,264,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
843,058x = 1,599,228,335,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,599,228,335,236/843,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,896,937.50
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