Finding the Third Proportional to 825,750 and 1,276,195
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Solution
The third proportional to 825,750 and 1,276,195 is: 1,972,356.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
825,750 : 1,276,195 = 1,276,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
825,750/1,276,195 = 1,276,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
825,750x = 1,276,195 × 1,276,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
825,750x = 1,628,673,678,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,628,673,678,025/825,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,972,356.86
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