Finding the Third Proportional to 816,334 and 1,225,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 816,334 and 1,225,323 is: 1,839,218.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
816,334 : 1,225,323 = 1,225,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
816,334/1,225,323 = 1,225,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
816,334x = 1,225,323 × 1,225,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
816,334x = 1,501,416,454,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,501,416,454,329/816,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,839,218.33
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