Finding the Third Proportional to 843,936 and 1,205,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 843,936 and 1,205,964 is: 1,723,293.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
843,936 : 1,205,964 = 1,205,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
843,936/1,205,964 = 1,205,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
843,936x = 1,205,964 × 1,205,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
843,936x = 1,454,349,169,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,454,349,169,296/843,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,723,293.20
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