Finding the Third Proportional to 821,038 and 1,307,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 821,038 and 1,307,446 is: 2,082,016.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
821,038 : 1,307,446 = 1,307,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
821,038/1,307,446 = 1,307,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
821,038x = 1,307,446 × 1,307,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
821,038x = 1,709,415,042,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,709,415,042,916/821,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,082,016.96
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