Finding the Third Proportional to 811,639 and 1,261,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 811,639 and 1,261,668 is: 1,961,224.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
811,639 : 1,261,668 = 1,261,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
811,639/1,261,668 = 1,261,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
811,639x = 1,261,668 × 1,261,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
811,639x = 1,591,806,142,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,591,806,142,224/811,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,961,224.32
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