Finding the Third Proportional to 811,674 and 1,261,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 811,674 and 1,261,719 is: 1,961,298.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
811,674 : 1,261,719 = 1,261,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
811,674/1,261,719 = 1,261,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
811,674x = 1,261,719 × 1,261,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
811,674x = 1,591,934,834,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,591,934,834,961/811,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,961,298.30
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