Finding the Third Proportional to 819,506 and 1,231,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 819,506 and 1,231,635 is: 1,851,023.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
819,506 : 1,231,635 = 1,231,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
819,506/1,231,635 = 1,231,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
819,506x = 1,231,635 × 1,231,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
819,506x = 1,516,924,773,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,516,924,773,225/819,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,851,023.39
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