Finding the Third Proportional to 822,473 and 1,226,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 822,473 and 1,226,864 is: 1,830,084.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
822,473 : 1,226,864 = 1,226,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
822,473/1,226,864 = 1,226,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
822,473x = 1,226,864 × 1,226,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
822,473x = 1,505,195,274,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,505,195,274,496/822,473 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,830,084.73
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