Finding the Third Proportional to 816,560 and 1,225,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 816,560 and 1,225,654 is: 1,839,702.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
816,560 : 1,225,654 = 1,225,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
816,560/1,225,654 = 1,225,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
816,560x = 1,225,654 × 1,225,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
816,560x = 1,502,227,727,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,502,227,727,716/816,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,839,702.81
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