Finding the Third Proportional to 816,568 and 1,225,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 816,568 and 1,225,668 is: 1,839,726.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
816,568 : 1,225,668 = 1,225,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
816,568/1,225,668 = 1,225,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
816,568x = 1,225,668 × 1,225,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
816,568x = 1,502,262,046,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,502,262,046,224/816,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,839,726.82
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