Finding the Third Proportional to 824,422 and 1,311,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 824,422 and 1,311,396 is: 2,086,018.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
824,422 : 1,311,396 = 1,311,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
824,422/1,311,396 = 1,311,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
824,422x = 1,311,396 × 1,311,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
824,422x = 1,719,759,468,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,719,759,468,816/824,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,086,018.41
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