Finding the Third Proportional to 822,704 and 1,255,927
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Solution
The third proportional to 822,704 and 1,255,927 is: 1,917,278.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
822,704 : 1,255,927 = 1,255,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
822,704/1,255,927 = 1,255,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
822,704x = 1,255,927 × 1,255,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
822,704x = 1,577,352,629,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,577,352,629,329/822,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,917,278.42
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