Finding the Third Proportional to 819,624 and 1,265,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 819,624 and 1,265,788 is: 1,954,822.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
819,624 : 1,265,788 = 1,265,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
819,624/1,265,788 = 1,265,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
819,624x = 1,265,788 × 1,265,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
819,624x = 1,602,219,260,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,602,219,260,944/819,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,954,822.29
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