Finding the Third Proportional to 816,564 and 1,225,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 816,564 and 1,225,660 is: 1,839,711.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
816,564 : 1,225,660 = 1,225,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
816,564/1,225,660 = 1,225,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
816,564x = 1,225,660 × 1,225,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
816,564x = 1,502,242,435,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,502,242,435,600/816,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,839,711.81
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