Finding the Third Proportional to 819,437 and 1,285,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 819,437 and 1,285,454 is: 2,016,496.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
819,437 : 1,285,454 = 1,285,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
819,437/1,285,454 = 1,285,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
819,437x = 1,285,454 × 1,285,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
819,437x = 1,652,391,986,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,652,391,986,116/819,437 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,016,496.68
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