Finding the Third Proportional to 815,751 and 1,146,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 815,751 and 1,146,717 is: 1,611,962.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
815,751 : 1,146,717 = 1,146,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
815,751/1,146,717 = 1,146,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
815,751x = 1,146,717 × 1,146,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
815,751x = 1,314,959,878,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,314,959,878,089/815,751 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,611,962.32
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