Finding the Third Proportional to 527,206 and 817,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,206 and 817,026 is: 1,266,168.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,206 : 817,026 = 817,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,206/817,026 = 817,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,206x = 817,026 × 817,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,206x = 667,531,484,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 667,531,484,676/527,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,266,168.22
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