Finding the Third Proportional to 861,264 and 1,232,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 861,264 and 1,232,847 is: 1,764,745.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861,264 : 1,232,847 = 1,232,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861,264/1,232,847 = 1,232,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861,264x = 1,232,847 × 1,232,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861,264x = 1,519,911,725,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,519,911,725,409/861,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,764,745.45
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