Finding the Third Proportional to 816,128 and 1,266,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 816,128 and 1,266,768 is: 1,966,237.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
816,128 : 1,266,768 = 1,266,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
816,128/1,266,768 = 1,266,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
816,128x = 1,266,768 × 1,266,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
816,128x = 1,604,701,165,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,604,701,165,824/816,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,966,237.12
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