Finding the Third Proportional to 810,832 and 1,271,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 810,832 and 1,271,950 is: 1,995,304.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
810,832 : 1,271,950 = 1,271,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
810,832/1,271,950 = 1,271,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
810,832x = 1,271,950 × 1,271,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
810,832x = 1,617,856,802,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,617,856,802,500/810,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,995,304.58
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