Finding the Third Proportional to 817,591 and 1,254,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 817,591 and 1,254,987 is: 1,926,381.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
817,591 : 1,254,987 = 1,254,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
817,591/1,254,987 = 1,254,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
817,591x = 1,254,987 × 1,254,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
817,591x = 1,574,992,370,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,574,992,370,169/817,591 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,926,381.74
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