Finding the Third Proportional to 817,865 and 1,241,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 817,865 and 1,241,512 is: 1,884,604.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
817,865 : 1,241,512 = 1,241,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
817,865/1,241,512 = 1,241,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
817,865x = 1,241,512 × 1,241,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
817,865x = 1,541,352,046,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,541,352,046,144/817,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,884,604.48
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