Finding the Third Proportional to 821,074 and 1,307,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 821,074 and 1,307,506 is: 2,082,116.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
821,074 : 1,307,506 = 1,307,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
821,074/1,307,506 = 1,307,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
821,074x = 1,307,506 × 1,307,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
821,074x = 1,709,571,940,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,709,571,940,036/821,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,082,116.76
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