Finding the Third Proportional to 810,540 and 1,271,438.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 810,540 and 1,271,438.44 is: 1,994,418.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
810,540 : 1,271,438.44 = 1,271,438.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
810,540/1,271,438.44 = 1,271,438.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
810,540x = 1,271,438.44 × 1,271,438.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
810,540x = 1,616,555,700,352.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,616,555,700,352.44/810,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,994,418.17
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