Finding the Third Proportional to 817,581 and 1,276,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 817,581 and 1,276,029 is: 1,991,545.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
817,581 : 1,276,029 = 1,276,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
817,581/1,276,029 = 1,276,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
817,581x = 1,276,029 × 1,276,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
817,581x = 1,628,250,008,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,628,250,008,841/817,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,991,545.80
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