Finding the Third Proportional to 848,954 and 1,207,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 848,954 and 1,207,011 is: 1,716,083.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848,954 : 1,207,011 = 1,207,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848,954/1,207,011 = 1,207,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848,954x = 1,207,011 × 1,207,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848,954x = 1,456,875,554,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,456,875,554,121/848,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,716,083.03
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