Finding the Third Proportional to 815,544 and 1,241,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 815,544 and 1,241,298 is: 1,889,316.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
815,544 : 1,241,298 = 1,241,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
815,544/1,241,298 = 1,241,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
815,544x = 1,241,298 × 1,241,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
815,544x = 1,540,820,724,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,540,820,724,804/815,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,889,316.49
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