Finding the Third Proportional to 823,938 and 1,275,111
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Solution
The third proportional to 823,938 and 1,275,111 is: 1,973,337.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
823,938 : 1,275,111 = 1,275,111 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
823,938/1,275,111 = 1,275,111/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
823,938x = 1,275,111 × 1,275,111 - Step 4: Simplify right side
823,938x = 1,625,908,062,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,625,908,062,321/823,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,973,337.88
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