Finding the Third Proportional to 825,687 and 1,276,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 825,687 and 1,276,104 is: 1,972,226.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
825,687 : 1,276,104 = 1,276,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
825,687/1,276,104 = 1,276,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
825,687x = 1,276,104 × 1,276,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
825,687x = 1,628,441,418,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,628,441,418,816/825,687 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,972,226.06
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