Finding the Third Proportional to 811,528 and 1,266,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 811,528 and 1,266,422 is: 1,976,302.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
811,528 : 1,266,422 = 1,266,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
811,528/1,266,422 = 1,266,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
811,528x = 1,266,422 × 1,266,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
811,528x = 1,603,824,682,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,603,824,682,084/811,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,976,302.34
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