Finding the Third Proportional to 811,664 and 1,261,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 811,664 and 1,261,704 is: 1,961,275.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
811,664 : 1,261,704 = 1,261,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
811,664/1,261,704 = 1,261,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
811,664x = 1,261,704 × 1,261,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
811,664x = 1,591,896,983,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,591,896,983,616/811,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,961,275.83
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