Finding the Third Proportional to 821,376 and 1,228,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 821,376 and 1,228,722 is: 1,838,083.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
821,376 : 1,228,722 = 1,228,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
821,376/1,228,722 = 1,228,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
821,376x = 1,228,722 × 1,228,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
821,376x = 1,509,757,753,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,509,757,753,284/821,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,838,083.60
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