Finding the Third Proportional to 816,543 and 1,267,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 816,543 and 1,267,440 is: 1,967,323.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
816,543 : 1,267,440 = 1,267,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
816,543/1,267,440 = 1,267,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
816,543x = 1,267,440 × 1,267,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
816,543x = 1,606,404,153,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,606,404,153,600/816,543 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,967,323.40
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