Finding the Third Proportional to 855,408 and 1,195,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 855,408 and 1,195,908 is: 1,671,945.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
855,408 : 1,195,908 = 1,195,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
855,408/1,195,908 = 1,195,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
855,408x = 1,195,908 × 1,195,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
855,408x = 1,430,195,944,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,430,195,944,464/855,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,671,945.95
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