Finding the Third Proportional to 816,332 and 1,225,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 816,332 and 1,225,320 is: 1,839,213.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
816,332 : 1,225,320 = 1,225,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
816,332/1,225,320 = 1,225,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
816,332x = 1,225,320 × 1,225,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
816,332x = 1,501,409,102,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,501,409,102,400/816,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,839,213.83
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