Finding the Third Proportional to 817,264 and 1,268,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 817,264 and 1,268,664 is: 1,969,386.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
817,264 : 1,268,664 = 1,268,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
817,264/1,268,664 = 1,268,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
817,264x = 1,268,664 × 1,268,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
817,264x = 1,609,508,344,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,609,508,344,896/817,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,969,386.08
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