Finding the Third Proportional to 816,006 and 1,266,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 816,006 and 1,266,633 is: 1,966,111.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
816,006 : 1,266,633 = 1,266,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
816,006/1,266,633 = 1,266,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
816,006x = 1,266,633 × 1,266,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
816,006x = 1,604,359,156,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,604,359,156,689/816,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,966,111.96
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