Finding the Third Proportional to 816,674 and 1,197,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 816,674 and 1,197,315 is: 1,755,367.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
816,674 : 1,197,315 = 1,197,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
816,674/1,197,315 = 1,197,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
816,674x = 1,197,315 × 1,197,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
816,674x = 1,433,563,209,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,433,563,209,225/816,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,755,367.76
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