Finding the Third Proportional to 819,480 and 1,285,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 819,480 and 1,285,524 is: 2,016,610.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
819,480 : 1,285,524 = 1,285,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
819,480/1,285,524 = 1,285,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
819,480x = 1,285,524 × 1,285,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
819,480x = 1,652,571,954,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,652,571,954,576/819,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,016,610.48
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