Finding the Third Proportional to 811,386 and 1,261,305
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Solution
The third proportional to 811,386 and 1,261,305 is: 1,960,707.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
811,386 : 1,261,305 = 1,261,305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
811,386/1,261,305 = 1,261,305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
811,386x = 1,261,305 × 1,261,305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
811,386x = 1,590,890,303,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,590,890,303,025/811,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,960,707.11
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